Ambulance driver, wife jump into Godavari River in A.P.; search on
A couple in Andhra Pradesh, India, reportedly jumped into the Godavari River, leaving their three-year-old child behind on a bridge. Local authorities are conducting a search operation while investigating financial distress as a potential motive.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the severe human impact of financial instability and the ongoing need for mental health support services in the region.
A couple, identified as D. Venkata Sai (31) and 27-year-old Sireesh, reportedly jumped into the Godavari River from the Chinchinada bridge under Yalamanchili mandal in West Godavari district on Thursday night, leaving their three-year-old boy on the bridge.
Financial issues are suspected to be the reason behind the couple resorting to the extreme step. A native of Velpuru village in Tanuku mandal, Venkata Sai is working at a private hospital as an ambulance driver.
“On Friday night, the couple, along with their three-year-old son, reportedly arrived at the Chinchinada bridge and jumped into the river after leaving their son on the bridge. The search operation continued on Friday, but the couple have not been traced,” said Chinchinada Sub-Inspector M. Raj Kumar.
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