Couple Jumps Into Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
D. Venkata Sai, 31, and his 27-year-old wife, Sireesh, jumped into the Godavari River from the Chinchinada bridge in West Godavari district on Thursday night. The couple left their three-year-old son on the bridge before the incident. Police suspect financial distress led the couple to take this step. Search operations involving SDRF personnel are ongoing, with a missing case registered by local authorities.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the severe impact of financial distress on families and the urgent need for accessible mental health and crisis support services in the region.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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