Tragic Incident in Mandi: Teenage Girl Jumps from Victoria Bridge into Beas River

In a heartbreaking incident, a 16-year-old girl reportedly ended her life by jumping from Victoria Bridge in Mandi into the Beas River late Sunday night. The shocking event has left the community in deep sorrow.

Police Investigation Underway

While the exact reason behind this tragic step is still under investigation, a video circulating on social media suggests that the girl’s father had reportedly scolded her for using her mobile phone during the late hours of the night. Authorities are carefully examining all aspects to understand the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident.

Search and Recovery Efforts

Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi, Sakshi Verma, shared details about the incident, stating, “Information was received at the city police post regarding the jumping of a 16-year-old girl into the Beas River from Victoria Bridge at around 3 am on Sunday night. Immediately, the police launched a search operation.”

After relentless efforts, the girl’s body was recovered about 400 meters downstream from Victoria Bridge by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel around 3:15 pm on Monday.

Family and Community Grief

The young girl lived with her family on Bhootnath Street in Mandi. The tragic loss has left the family and the entire community grieving, as people come to terms with the sudden and heartbreaking incident.

Authorities continue to investigate the matter, appealing to the public to refrain from spreading unverified information on social media.