Godavari tragedy: Second body recovered
Authorities have recovered the body of K. Sowjanya from the Godavari river following a tragic family incident in Rajamahendravaram. Search operations continue for the remaining missing family member after the group attempted to end their lives.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding mental health and social crises in the region, prompting local police intervention and search efforts.
The body of 38-year-old K. Sowjanya, daughter of Pithapuram Panchayat Raj Department Assistant Engineer K. Nookaraju, was retrieved from the Godavari river near Komarraju Lanka, an island in Kothapeta Mandal in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Saturday.
On August 16, K. Nooka Raju’s family, including Sowjanya, his wife Meena, 58, and his grandson, jumped into the river Godavari in an attempt to end their lives in Rajamahendravaram city. The body of Mr. Nookaraju was retrieved on August 17 while his grandson was rescued by the locals.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in