A 38-year-old engineer, recognized as Ok. Shriniwas, tragically leaped off the Atal Setu trans-harbour bridge in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly overwhelmed by monetary difficulties. The incident occurred round 12:30 p.m., after Shriniwas parked his automobile on the Nhava Sheva finish of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Hyperlink.
Shriniwas left his house final evening round 11 p.m. He was a resident of Dombivli. Shriniwas had contacted his spouse and four-year-old daughter shortly earlier than taking this drastic step, officers stated.
His household stated that he was grappling with vital monetary pressure. Based on the police, Shriniwas had beforehand tried suicide by consuming a ground cleaner whereas working in Kuwait in 2023.
A CCTV video capturing the tragic second is quickly circulating on social media. The footage reveals Ok. Shriniwas driving his automotive earlier than abruptly stopping on the bridge close to the boundary. He’s then seen exiting the automobile, climbing over the boundary, and leaping into the river under.
The Navi Mumbai Police have launched an in depth search operation, involving Atal Setu rescue groups, coastal police, and native fishermen. Regardless of these efforts, Shriniwas stays unaccounted for as of late night.
