The courage of a young man who jumped into the river to commit suicide after his girlfriend withdrew from love after realizing he was married shook the city for more than two and a half hours. Jojo George (28), originally from Kolani, tried to take his own life by jumping into the river near the Thodupuzha police station. Police and firefighters tried to rescue him for two hours.
Police said Jojo George was in love with a woman from Idukki. The young woman left home and has been living in Kolani with the young man since 11 November. But when she learned that Jojo had previously married another woman, the woman withdrew from the relationship. The young woman reached Thodupuzha Police Station yesterday morning and was on her way with her parents. Subsequently, the young man attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the river.
The young man jumped from the bridge in Thodupuzhayat on Thursday afternoon. Passers-by saw what happened and immediately alerted the police. The police rushed but could not enter the river due to the strong current. Then the fire brigade was called. At that moment, Jojo, who was afraid of being swept away, climbed onto the concrete pillar of the bridge and lay down.
Meanwhile, firefighters swam to Jojo’s safety. Other soldiers tried to swim to the middle of the river but were unable to due to the strong current. Then the soldiers descended into the river by hanging on the rope tied to the bridge. Later, Jojo was dragged ashore using a net and transferred to the hospital.
Jojo, who has been hospitalized, has no serious health problems. Previously he was an ambulance driver in Nedunkandt. At the same time, police said a case had been filed against Jojo for attempted suicide.
