Bodies of three family members who jumped into Godavari retrieved

On Sunday, the bodies of three members of a family were recovered from the Godavari river near Badava village in West Godavari district. The family had jumped into the river earlier that day, prompting authorities to initiate search operations. The deceased were identified as Namuburu Srinivas, 45, his 16-year-old son, and 12-year-old daughter.

The family's wife, Padmini, 42, survived the suicide attempt and was rescued by fishermen immediately after the tragic incident. Srinivas earned a living by selling milk, while Padmini ran a pan shop from their residence in Tanuku. Their son and daughter were still in the process of completing their studies. The desperate act was reportedly carried out due to "financial struggles," as indicated in a suicide note discovered at their residence.

The family had been forced to sell their house, gold jewelry, and mortgage a house site in Palakollu town to meet their financial needs. The Sub-Inspector, M. Raj Kumar, from Yelamanchili confirmed that the bodies have been handed over to their family following a post-mortem examination at Palakollu government hospital. The Sub-Inspector urged those struggling with suicidal thoughts to contact the West Godavari District Police at 9490401725 for support.