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Crime
Andhra cop braves Tungabhadra currents to retrieve woman's body
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:33 AM
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A police officer in Andhra Pradesh risked his life to pull a woman's body from the fast‑flowing Tungabhadra River, demonstrating duty over danger.
A constable of the Andhra Pradesh police entered the turbulent waters of the Tungabhadra River near the state border to recover the body of a woman who had gone missing. According to local officials, the officer was alerted after the woman was reported missing earlier in the day and witnesses saw her fall into the river.
Despite the strong current and low visibility, the officer waded into the water, securing a rope and a rescue harness before locating the submerged body. He managed to bring the woman’s remains to the riverbank, where paramedics took over for identification and further procedures.
Superiors praised the officer’s swift action, noting that his willingness to confront personal risk underscores the police force’s commitment to public safety. The incident has been recorded as an example of selfless service, and the officer will be recognized in an upcoming departmental ceremony.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Despite the strong current and low visibility, the officer waded into the water, securing a rope and a rescue harness before locating the submerged body. He managed to bring the woman’s remains to the riverbank, where paramedics took over for identification and further procedures.
Superiors praised the officer’s swift action, noting that his willingness to confront personal risk underscores the police force’s commitment to public safety. The incident has been recorded as an example of selfless service, and the officer will be recognized in an upcoming departmental ceremony.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.