A video of an American woman breaking down in tears while bidding farewell to her Indian neighbours, who were leaving the US to return to India, has gone viral on Instagram, moving thousands of viewers online. The heartwarming moment comes against the backdrop of a rise in attacks on Indians in the US.
The clip was posted by Vijay Kokkeragadda, who said it was filmed on the day he and his wife were setting off for Detroit Airport. In the video, the couple is seen standing outside their home when their neighbour approaches to say goodbye and immediately pulls them into a tight hug. The embrace soon gives way to tears, with the neighbour crying as she continues to hold onto the couple. They respond by smiling, hugging her back and trying to console her, in what comes across as a quiet, wordless farewell rather than any dramatic exchange.
