UP woman threatens to end life by jumping into river, passerby saves her
A woman threatened to jump from Pakka Pul bridge over the Gomti River. She reached the bridge after an argument with her family members. Police arrived and attempted to persuade her to step away from the railing. A passerby intervened and successfully pulled her away from the edge. The incident, stemming from a family dispute, was resolved safely.
Lucknow witnessed a tense standoff at Pakka Pul bridge over the Gomti River on August 28 when a woman reportedly threatened to take her own life by jumping into the river following a family argument.According to initial reports, the woman made her way to Pakka Pul after a heated family dispute, then climbed onto the railing overlooking the river, causing alarm among commuters and passersby who gathered to witness the unfolding drama.On learning about the incident, police swiftly arrived and attempted to talk the woman down, but she refused to leave the railing and remained steadfast in her resolve.As tension mounted, an ordinary passerby sprang into action, distracting the woman at the right moment and swiftly moving close enough to pull her away from the brink of the Gomti River.His quick thinking and bold move prevented a potentially tragic incident from unfolding, saving the woman's life.The incident drew a crowd of onlookers, leading to a crowd of people on the bridge as they watched the rescue attempt unfold.Police took control of the situation, ensuring the woman's safe removal from the bridge, and are now investigating the circumstances that led the woman to take such an extreme step.Details of the dispute and the woman's identity were not disclosed by the police.Stay informed with the latest updates in Lucknow. Download the TOI App for comprehensive coverage of Lucknow news.
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