J&K: Woman jumps in river; Here’s how SPO saves her life

According to eyewitnesses, the woman jumped into the river in an apparent suicide attempt. Read further on Dynamite News:

Srinagar: A Special Police Officer (SPO) saved a woman from drowning in the Jhelum river in Srinagar after she attempted to take her own life.

The SPO, Irfan Hajam, the driver of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) MR Ganj, recently saved a woman’s life after she attempted to jump into the river Jhelum near Khankah-e-Moula.

According to eyewitnesses, the woman jumped into the river in an apparent suicide attempt.

Immediate efforts were made by nearby volunteers to rescue her, but they were unable to reach her in time.

“Upon the directions of SDPO MR Ganj, Irfan displayed exceptional bravery by responding to the unfolding situation in the nick of time. Without hesitation, he jumped into the river and rescued the woman, bringing her to safety,” police said.

She was immediately provided with first aid and later shifted to a nearby hospital for further medical care.
This heroic action of the SPO averted a tragic incident. Authorities have commended his valour and professionalism.

Two Died By Drowning

Earlier a heart-wrenching incident in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh shook two families.

Priyanshu Paswan, 15-year-old son of Bhola Paswan, resident of Khutbhar village of Badhalganj police station area and another teenager of Bhirwa village of Deoria district died due to drowning in Rapti river.

This tragic accident happened on Tuesday when both the teenagers went to take bath in the river.

About The Matter?

According to the information, Priyanshu Paswan and another teenager of Bhirwa village had gone to take bath on the banks of Rapti river with their friends.

Both the teenagers who entered the river to get relief from the heat, unknowingly went into the deep water.

Due to the strong current and lack of knowledge of the depth, both started drowning.

People present nearby tried to save them, but by then both had stopped breathing. Rescue operation and police action

As soon as the information of the incident was received, local people and relatives reached the river bank.

With the help of local divers, the bodies of both the teenagers were taken out of the river.

Barhalganj police station reached the spot and took the bodies in possession and sent them for postmortem.