Jamshedpur: Mango Bridge became the scene of a tense incident on Monday when a woman arrived with her around one-year-old child and allegedly tried to jump into the river. Passers-by noticed her actions and immediately intervened, managing to stop her and take her and the child to safety. Their prompt response saved both mother and child from harm.
A crowd gathered on the bridge following the incident, and passers-by informed the police. However, the woman left the spot before police arrived. Police are now trying to contact her and establish the reasons behind the incident.\n\nThe woman is reportedly a resident of Bhalubasa in the Sitaramdera police station area. During questioning, she reportedly spoke about being distressed by a family dispute and her husband’s behaviour. According to the information available, her husband works as a painter. The woman was under stress because of her domestic circumstances and subsequently reached Mango Bridge with her child, where she allegedly attempted to jump into the river.
Passers-by intervened in time and prevented the woman from taking the step. A crowd remained gathered on the bridge for some time after the incident. Police have begun investigating the matter and are seeking details about the woman’s family circumstances and the reasons behind the incident. The full circumstances will become clear only after the police investigation is completed.
