New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- A heartwarming video of an Indian Army officer playing cricket with locals in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district is winning hearts online.

The clip, widely shared on social media, shows an officer from the 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), a unit known for counter-insurgency operations in the region, batting against a fast delivery on a makeshift field.

The video has drawn praise from netizens, many of whom lauded the Army for engaging with civilians and fostering goodwill.

"The Indian Army in Shopian, Kashmir, playing cricket with the locals! The bonhomie between the Awaam (public) and the Jawan (soldiers) is strengthening in Kashmir. These scenes were once unimaginable, but now the youth understand their contribution ...