A couple, identified as D. Venkata Sai (31) and 27-year-old Sireesh, reportedly jumped into the Godavari River from the Chinchinada bridge under Yalamanchili mandal in West Godavari district on Thursday night, leaving their three-year-old boy on the bridge.
Financial issues are suspected to be the reason behind the couple resorting to the extreme step. A native of Velpuru village in Tanuku mandal, Venkata Sai is working at a private hospital as an ambulance driver.
“On Friday night, the couple, along with their three-year-old son, reportedly arrived at the Chinchinada bridge and jumped into the river after leaving their son on the bridge. The search operation continued on Friday, but the couple have not been traced,” said Chinchinada Sub-Inspector M. Raj Kumar.
The search operation will resume on Saturday. The SDRF personnel have been deployed in the operation.
The police have registered a missing case. Investigation is on.
Those who are battling stress and suicidal tendencies can seek assistance from the West Godavari police by dialling the phone number 9490401725.
Published – August 28, 2026 11:29 pm IST
