Woman jumps into Kuakhai; rescued

A  woman, who had jumped into river Kuakhai on Monday, was rescued by Fire Services personnel later.

The woman identified as Sumitra Das, a resident of the Behera Sahi area under Nayapalli police limits of the city, was rescued from the river near Tanka Pani Road. She was then rushed to the Capital Hospital for treatment.

The woman had attempted suicide by jumping into the river from a bridge at Hanspal on the outskirts of the city in early afternoon.

The Fire Services personnel had launched a rescue operation after receiving information from locals.

However, the cause behind the woman trying to end her life was yet to be ascertained.