Police rescue woman, children attempting to end life in Annamayya district
Police in Annamayya district successfully rescued a woman and her two children who were attempting to end their lives at a local dam. The intervention followed a tip-off from the woman's husband, and the family was reunited after counseling.
Why it matters
It underscores the importance of rapid emergency response and mental health awareness in preventing domestic tragedies.
The Galiveedu police in Annamayya district rescued a woman and her two children who were reportedly attempting to end their lives on Saturday night at Veligallu dam, 65 km from here.
The police said that they received information at around 7.15 p.m. on Saturday (September 5) from a man hailing from Talupula mandal in Sri Sathya Sai district. He reported that his wife had allegedly left home with their two children following a family dispute and was going to end their lives at Veligallu dam in Galiveedu mandal.
Immediately after receiving the information, Sub-Inspector (SI) Narasimha Reddy, along with his team, rushed to Veligallu dam and found the woman reportedly moving along the bund with the children. The police team tactfully diverted their attention and rescued them safely.
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