Minor girl rescued from attempt to end life
Bengaluru police rescued a 16-year-old girl who attempted to jump from a fifth-floor terrace. The incident was reportedly linked to ongoing family disputes and restrictions imposed by her family. After an hour-long negotiation, she was safely brought down and taken for counselling and treatment.
- ▪The girl threatened to jump from the fifth floor of an apartment building in NRI Layout.
- ▪The police were alerted through the emergency response service Namma 112.
- ▪Family disputes and restrictions may have contributed to her distress.
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The Bengaluru police saved a 16-year-old girl who allegedly attempted to end her life by threatening to jump from the fifth floor of an apartment building in NRI Layout under the limits of the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station on Thursday.The teenager reportedly climbed onto the terrace of the five-storeyed apartment building and attempted to jump, triggering panic among residents and passersby.According to the police, the incident is suspected to have stemmed from ongoing family disputes. Officials said the family had approached the police nearly two months ago, alleging that the girl was frequently leaving home and remaining untraceable for two to three days at a stretch.
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