Assam, Aug. 8 -- In a deeply moving gesture of compassion and solidarity, True Hope Foundation has extended financial assistance of Rs.1 lakh in cash to the family of 13-year-old Ridip Panika, the Class 7 student who tragically lost his life while attempting to save his pet puppy during the devastating floods in Assam.

Ridip's story has touched people across the country. According to reports, the young boy was caught in the floodwaters after he jumped into the strong current to rescue his three-month-old puppy, Borun, which was being swept away by the rising water. While the puppy survived, He was carried away by the powerful current and could not be rescued.

Ridip was the only child of Deepak and Parbati Panika and was a Class 7 studen...