In a dramatic incident on the Gurupura bridge in Mangaluru, a young man, Sandeep from Kaikambam, attempted to end his life along with his two-year-old son following a family dispute. The incident occurred when Sandeep, appearing distressed, approached the edge of the bridge with the child in his arms.
Mangaluru: Motorists save man attempting suicide with 2-year-old son over family dispute pic.twitter.com/vwWqVJtUBw
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Alert motorists quickly intervened, preventing him from jumping off the bridge. In an intense moment, they managed to pull him back to safety, after which a few onlookers reportedly reprimanded him.
This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance, as the timely actions of bystanders prevented a tragedy. Local authorities are investigating the incident, and Sandeep is expected to receive support from family and community services.

