Locals rescue Hyderabad man after trying to end his life by driving car into lake
Hyderabad: A man attempted suicide along with his three children on Wednesday by driving his car into the Imamguda lake near Hayat Nagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
The man has been identified as Ashok, a resident of BN Reddy Nagar,
The locals witnessed the car plunged incident and sprang into action, rescuing Ashok and his three children from the car.
According to reports, the locals noticed the car plunging into the lake and immediately responded upon realizing there were four occupants in distress. Using available tubes and ropes, they bravely entered the water and pulled the car’s occupants to safety.
The rescue was met with shock as they learned Ashok’s intentions. They learned that, Ashok, involved in a dispute with his wife, intended to take his own life and that of his three children, all under the age of ten.
Ashok further stated that his wife is not listening to his words, which led him to end his life.
Police were alerted by the locals upon Ashok revealing his suicidal plan. The rescued children, one boy and two girls, are reportedly shaken but unharmed by the ordeal.
Ashok is currently under police questioning, and a case has been registered. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further details are awaited.
Recently, in an unusual move, Lumbini Park staff in Hyderabad have restricted single visitors from boating at Hussainsagar Lake. Officials cite concerns about potential suicide attempts by solo visitors. This decision has confused and inconvenienced visitors since the online booking platform does not mention these restrictions.
A father tries to end lives of his three children and commit suicide by driving his car into Inamguda lake. Locals noticed the incident and rescued all the four of them. Reason yet to be known. #Hyderabad pic.twitter.com/V9xdQt3l6w
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Officials from the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) and vendors outside the park claim numerous suicide attempts have occurred during boat rides. A TTDC official told media personnel, “Umpteen suicide attempts happen in the lake while boating. Hence, the restriction on single people.”
