Woman Threatens to Jump from Pakka Pul Bridge in Lucknow After Family Argument

The woman reached Pakka Pul after an argument with her family members and climbed onto the railing overlooking the Gomti.

LUCKNOW: A tense situation unfolded at Pakka Pul over the Gomti River in Lucknow when a woman reportedly climbed onto the bridge railing and threatened to jump into the river following a family dispute. The incident was reported on August 28. According to preliminary information, the woman reached Pakka Pul after an argument with her family members and climbed onto the railing overlooking the Gomti. She reportedly threatened to end her life by jumping into the river, causing panic among commuters and passersby who gathered at the spot. On receiving information about the incident, police personnel reached the bridge and began trying to persuade the woman to step away from the railing. Officers reportedly spoke to her at length and attempted to calm her down, but she refused to come down and continued to remain on the railing. As the situation remained tense, a passerby reportedly intervened and helped avert a potentially fatal incident. The man distracted the woman at an opportune moment and managed to move close enough to pull her away from the railing. His timely intervention prevented her from jumping into the Gomti River. The incident attracted the attention of many people on the bridge, leading to congestion as commuters stopped to watch the rescue attempt. Police subsequently took control of the situation and ensured that the woman was brought to safety. The incident reportedly stemmed from a family dispute. Police are gathering information about the circumstances that led the woman to reach the bridge and take the extreme step. Further details regarding the dispute and the woman's identity were not made available by the police.