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Woman Jumps Into River After Saying 'Bye Papa'
6 Sep
Summary
- A 21-year-old woman jumped into the Chenab River.
- She spoke to her father before jumping, saying 'This is my life'.
- A joint rescue operation is ongoing with no trace found.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Doda district on Saturday when a 21-year-old woman, identified as Payal Devi, reportedly jumped into the Chenab River. The event occurred near the Shiva Dal bridge around 2 pm.
Devi's final moments before the jump were captured on video, showing her speaking with her father, Krishan Lal, over the phone. She told him, "This is my life," and then, "Bye-bye, Papa," before reportedly leaping into the river.
A comprehensive rescue operation was initiated immediately following the incident. Personnel from the police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers are actively searching the Chenab River. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of Devi has been found.
While her father recounted her earlier intention to see a doctor after feeling unwell, the exact circumstances leading to her drastic decision remain unclear. Investigations are ongoing to establish the sequence of events.
