Woman jumps into canal with two children in Vijayawada, one child dies

A woman, T. Sudha Rani (24), is said to have jumped into the Bandar Canal from the Skew Bridge near Benz Circle here on Sunday with her two children Jessy (18 months) and Blessy (4 months).

Locals rescued Blessy, who died while being transported to the hospital. The police are looking for the mother and the other child in the canal. Patamata police have registered a case.

The reason for this extreme step is not yet known. People in distress or with suicidal tendencies can call “100” for help.