Couple Survive Suicide Bid In Jagtial

Karimnagar: A former market committee manager and his wife survived a suicide attempt in Dharmapuri of Jagtial district on Saturday night. Police identified the couple as Sappa Lingaiah (65) and Lingavva (60) from Stambampalli village in Velgatoor mandal. It is suspected that they took this step after family disputes.

The incident occurred around 22:00 in the evening when the couple reached a bridge near the river. The incident came to light when young people living in Gullakota village of Mancherial district noticed an abandoned motorcycle and phone on the bridge and informed others. When someone called their names, Lingaiah responded from under the bridge. Fishermen, who reported the situation, reached the scene with boats, rescued the couple and brought them to the shore.

Lingawa was semi-conscious due to water breathing. Both were transported to Jagtial Government Hospital by Dharmapuri police; Doctors here said that they were out of danger and were receiving treatment.