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Published 23:29 IST, December 16th 2024

Varanasi Woman Jumps From Rajghat Bridge in Suicide Bid, Rescued After Struggling in Girder

A woman attempted suicide by jumping from the Rajghat bridge in Varanasi and got trapped in the girder. She was rescued later.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Varanasi woman rescued from Rajghat bridge in suicide bid | Image: Republic

Varanasi: Following a dispute with her family, a woman attempted suicide by jumping from the Rajghat bridge in Varanasi and got trapped in the girder, police said on Monday. 

The woman was successfully rescued after an hour of strenuous efforts by both the police and local residents.  

“Fortunately, no trains passed by during that time,” officials said. 

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The woman got injured due to jumping from the bridge. 

“We are trying to gather information about the woman,” police said while adding that further investigation is underway in the matter. 

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Updated 23:29 IST, December 16th 2024

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