Faridabad, May 14 (PTI) A 25-year-old man allegedly jumped into the Agra Canal near Palla Bridge here after a family dispute, while his wife was prevented by locals from taking a similar step, police said on Thursday.
The man, identified as Sudhanshu, a resident of Chetan colony, is missing and police along with fire brigade personnel are searching for him in the canal, officials said.
According to police, Sudhanshu was at home on Wednesday evening when his mother allegedly scolded him for not working. Upset over the issue he left the house with his wife and went to the bridge over the Agra Canal near sector 37.
On reaching the bridge Sudhanshu allegedly jumped into the canal, police said.
His wife also attempted to jump into the canal but was stopped by people present nearby, they said.
Locals informed Palla police station about the incident. Police later escorted the woman back to her home after recording details.
“The teams are searching for the youth and efforts are underway but he has not been traced yet,” SHO Satya Prakash of Palla police station said. PTI COR MDO MDO
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