Woman dead, man rescued from canal in West Godavari; police cite marriage dispute
A 20-year-old woman died and a 22-year-old man was rescued after they jumped into an irrigation canal in West Godavari district. Police report the incident followed a dispute regarding their marriage proposal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the prevalence of domestic and relationship-related crises and the importance of mental health support services.
A 20-year-old woman died and a man was rescued after the two jumped into an irrigation canal near Vendra village in Palakoderu mandal of West Godavari district on Monday (August 10, 2026), the police said.
The parents of T. Sandeep Kumar, 22, who is pursuing a Chartered Accountancy course, had recently accepted his proposal to marry G. Lalithambika of Bhimavaram, who worked in an aqua processing factory.
“The girl had reportedly appealed to Sandeep to cancel their marriage proposal, citing some health issues. Later, Sandeep proposed that they end their lives together, leading to the incident,” said Bhimavaram Rural Circle Inspector V. Jagadeeswara Rao.
The two jumped into the canal on Monday. Ms. Lalithambika’s body was found in it on Tuesday.
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