An 85-year-old woman reportedly died by suicide after jumping into the Pavana River due to health issues. The fire brigade recovered her body from the water a few hours later. The incident occurred at Jadhav Ghat in Ravet on Monday, February 17.
The deceased has been identified as Indubai Bhimrao Jadhav, 85, a resident of Shivle Chawl, Walhekarwadi.
According to Senior Police Inspector Nitin Fatangare of Ravet Police Station, authorities were informed about the woman jumping into the river. Ravet police and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's fire brigade team quickly responded to the scene. The fire brigade searched the river and retrieved the woman's body within hours.
Police later confirmed the identity of the deceased as Indubai Jadhav. Officers mentioned that she had been suffering from illness, which may have led to her decision to jump into the river.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525