- By Imran Zafar
- Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A class 12 student tried to kill herself by jumping off the roof of her apartment in Bihar’s Patna on Sunday. She was rescued by a young man who caught her before she hit the ground. The girl had failed her class 12 exams and was reportedly depressed.
The incident was captured on camera, which showed the girl sitting on the edge of the roof and then leaping off. The young man who was passing by saw her and ran towards her. He managed to grab her in mid-air and cushioned her fall, averting a major accident.
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A girl in #Patna attempted suicide by plunging from apartment roof. As per reports, she was depressed after she flunked in 12th. A young man saved her from hitting floor, she is injured and hospitalized.
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The 20-year-old girl suffered minor injuries and was rushed towards a nearby hospital for treatment. The family members of the girl were not present at the residence when the incident occurred. Some reports stated that the girl’s father is a teacher and he was also upset over her daughter’s result in 12th standard.
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In another incident, a 26-year-old man died by suicide at his residence in Hyderbad’s Jagathgirigutta municipal division on Sunday, reportedly after losing his mobile phone. The victim identified as Nitish was found hanging by his family members on Sunday morning, police said.
According to the police, Nitish was upset over losing his mobile phone and was unable to find it. Police officials said the man had searched for it everywhere but could not locate it, which they suspect could have been the reason for him to take the extreme step.