Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Telangana Villagers Averted Around 300 Suicides Near Bridge
In a village called Yamcha in Telangana, the people are like superheroes who save people from hurting themselves.
They live near a bridge where people sometimes try to jump into the river.
The villagers keep a close watch and have stopped about 300 people from ending their lives.
If they see someone looking sad or like they might jump, they talk to them and call the police.
They also have strong swimmers ready to jump in and help.
The villagers even use a messaging app to quickly alert each other if they hear about someone in trouble.
They are trying to make the bridge safer by suggesting the installation of grills or mesh.
Villagers in Yamcha, Telangana, have saved approximately 300 people from suicide.
The villagers maintain a constant vigil near the Basara bridge on the Godavari River.
Alert residents counsel those attempting suicide and inform the police.
The bridge has become a 'suicide spot' for individuals from nearby areas.
Local swimmers are ready to rescue anyone who jumps into the river.
- Who
- Villagers of Yamcha and individuals attempting suicide.
- What
- Villagers saved approximately 300 people from suicide attempts.
- When
- Over the past several years.
- Where
- Basara bridge on the Godavari River near Yamcha village, Telangana.
- Why
- Villagers' constant vigilance and intervention have prevented suicides.
- Village
- Yamcha
- District
- Nizamabad
- State
- Telangana
- Suicides Averted
- Approximately 300
- Bridge Location
- Basara bridge on Godavari River