Hyderabad, July 12: In a suspected case of suicide, a 40-year-old man allegedly drove his car with his three children inside, into the Imamguda Lake in Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, July 10. When the car submerged and the children cried for help, alert locals rescued all of them using tubes and ropes and safely brought them to the shore.  

According to a report by The New Indian Express, the man identified as G Ashok is facing financial issues. He works in real estate and is facing a downfall in his business, which led him to take this extreme step. After a minor fight with his wife, he left home with his children, informing them he was going for a walk at the lake. Hyderabad Shocker: Upset Over Not Being Taken to Wedding, Teenage Girl Dies by Suicide in Kachiguda; Probe Launched. 

After reaching the spot, he drove his car straight into the lake. His kids then started screaming for help. Hearing their cries, the locals rushed to the lake and rescued them using tubes and ropes. After the rescue, Ashok and his children were handed over to the Meerpet police. Hyderabad Student Suicide: Teenage Girl Ends Life Due to Fear of Failing Exams in Bachupally, Disturbing Video Surfaces.

Video of Locals Rescuing Ashok and His Kids

Meanwhile, Ashok's wife had contacted the police to file a missing person report after seeing her husband's WhatsApp status indicating his intention to end his life due to a fight between them. After the incident, the Meerpet police counselled Ashok and later released him. He thanked the locals for saving his and his kids' lives.

Suicide Prevention or Mental Health Helpline Numbers: Tele Manas (Ministry of Health)

14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.

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