Couple along with two children attempt to end their lives, wife rescued
The local fisherfolk noticed the family, while they were engaged in fishing in the Godavari River
In the early hours of Saturday, September 5, 2026, a couple and their two children attempted to end their lives in Yelamanchili Mandal, located in the West Godavari district. The victims were Namuburu Srinivas, 45, his wife Padmini, 42, and their teenage children, Eswar, 16, and Nithyasri, 12. The tragic incident occurred due to financial difficulties, according to Yelamanchili Sub-Inspector M. Raj Kumar.
Eswar was a student at a polytechnic, while Nithyasri was in the ninth grade. Srinivas earned a living by selling milk in nearby villages, while his wife operated a pan shop in the nearby town of Tanuku.
The local fisherfolk noticed the distressed family while they were out fishing in the Godavari River. Upon discovering the situation, the fisherfolk promptly rescued Padmini, who was subsequently transported to Eluru Government Hospital. Her medical condition was deemed stable and out of danger. The sub-inspector further stated that a search operation is underway to locate the three missing family members.
The fire department, State Disaster Response Force, and local police are actively involved in the search efforts. A missing case has been registered, and the investigation is currently in progress.
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