Tribune News Service

Morinda, May 31

A 40-year-old local resident was swept away when he jumped into the Bhakra canal to save a woman here today.

The deceased has been identified as Birju.

Local SHO Vijay Kumar said a woman, belonging to a Khamano village in Fathegarh Sahib, attempted suicide by jumping into the canal near Kajouli village.

Birju, who was passing by, jumped into the canal to save her. Though he pushed her towards the bank, a strong current swept him away, said the SHO. The woman was admitted to a private hospital where she was stated to be out of danger.

While the police were yet to register the woman’s statement, she reportedly told people at the spot she was being harassed by her in-laws due to which she decided to end her life, added the SHO.