The Economic Times

Pani puri wala took one big step by selling his cart for his wifes treatment, but his loyal customer went even further for him

A pani puri vendors sudden disappearance led to an unexpected story of resilience and second chances after a regular customer tracked him down, only to learn he had sold his cart to cover his wifes hospital bills and was left without any income. Moved by the vendors simple request for a job, the customer chose to invest Rs 1.5 lakh to help him restart, not with charity but by setting up a small shop in a better location. The story, shared on social media, quickly went viral, with many praising the practical support and belief in the vendors mindset, while others urged caution.