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Kerala Police Rescue Girl At Parunthumpara After MBBS Distress
A young girl went to a dangerous place at Parunthumpara in Kerala.
She was very upset because she wanted to become a doctor.
She believed that studying Commerce meant she could not take the NEET exam for medical admission.
A photographer saw that she was in trouble and alerted people nearby.
The Peermade police then came to help her.
An officer spoke kindly to her and asked her to move back to safety.
Fire Force personnel also helped bring her down.
She was later given professional counselling.
A girl from Vandiperiyar reportedly threatened to jump from Tagore Head at Parunthumpara on September 28.
She was distressed because she believed studying Commerce prevented her from pursuing an MBBS degree through NEET.
A photographer noticed her, alerted local residents, and prompted a call to Peermade police.
Police officers counselled her by phone while Fire Force personnel went to the tourist spot.
She was safely brought away from the gorge and later provided professional counselling.
- Who
- A young girl from Vandiperiyar, along with Peermade police, local residents, a photographer, and Fire Force personnel.
- What
- The girl reportedly threatened to end her life from Tagore Head before being safely rescued and counselled.
- Where
- Tagore Head at the Parunthumpara tourist spot in Idukki, Kerala.
- When
- September 28; she reportedly arrived at about 11 a.m.
- Why
- She was distressed after believing that studying Commerce prevented her from pursuing an MBBS degree through the NEET examination.
Key facts
- Location
- Tagore Head, Parunthumpara tourist spot, Idukki, Kerala
- Date
- September 28
- Initial alert
- A photographer noticed the girl and alerted local residents
- Responding authorities
- Peermade police and Fire Force personnel
- Reported concern
- Unable to pursue an MBBS degree after studying Commerce
- Rescue method
- Police counselling and gradual persuasion, followed by Fire Force assistance
- Follow-up
- The girl was provided professional counselling
Sources
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