Woman dead, man rescued from canal in West Godavari; police cite marriage dispute
The two had jumped into the canal near Vendra village, the police said; the man, rescued by residents, has given his statement, and the woman’s body was found on Tuesday
On Monday, August 10, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded in Vendra village of the Palakoderu mandal in West Godavari district, India. A 20-year-old woman, G. Lalithambika, lost her life, while her 22-year-old fiancé, T. Sandeep Kumar, survived after jumping into an irrigation canal. According to Bhimavaram Rural Circle Inspector V. Jagadeeswara Rao, the couple had recently tied the knot, but Lalithambika expressed health concerns.
In response, Sandeep suggested they both end their lives together. The woman's body was discovered in the canal on Tuesday, while her fiancé was rescued by locals during the subsequent search and is currently receiving treatment at a Bhimavaram hospital. His health condition is stable, and he has provided a statement to the police.
Sandeep hails from Kumudavalli village in the same mandal. Lalithambika had been residing with relatives following the passing of her parents several years ago. The police have initiated an investigation and registered a case. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination at the government hospital in Bhimavaram. Individuals grappling with distress or suicidal thoughts are advised to contact the West Godavari police helpline at 91549-66497, the East Godavari police helpline at 70757-49825, or Tele-MANAS at 14416.
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