A horrifying incident unfolded in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening, where a woman allegedly threw her young daughter from the terrace of a residential building before attempting to take her own life. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Madhura Nagar neighborhood.
The Sequence of a Tragedy
The incident occurred at a multi-storied apartment complex in the upscale area of Madhura Nagar under the Panjagutta police limits. According to preliminary reports from the police, the woman, identified as 30-year-old P. Sanjana, took her four-year-old daughter, P. Saanvi, to the terrace of the building around 5:30 PM on May 28.
In a moment of profound distress, Sanjana is reported to have first thrown her daughter from the height. She then followed, jumping from the same spot in an apparent suicide attempt. Bystanders and residents were immediately alerted by the commotion and rushed to the scene.
Critical Condition and Police Investigation
Emergency services were quickly summoned. Both victims were rushed to a nearby private hospital. Tragically, the four-year-old girl, Saanvi, was declared dead upon arrival by the attending doctors. Her mother, Sanjana, survived the fall but sustained severe injuries and remains in critical condition, fighting for her life.
The Panjagutta police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to this extreme step. Officers are piecing together the events of the day and looking into the woman's personal and family background. The primary focus is to understand the motive behind such a desperate act.
Initial inquiries suggest the family had been residing in the apartment complex. Investigators are speaking to family members, including Sanjana's husband, and neighbors to gather more information about her mental state and whether there were any prior signs of depression or domestic issues.
A Community in Shock and Broader Questions
The local community in Madhura Nagar has been left deeply shaken by the tragedy. The sight of emergency vehicles and the news of a young child's death has cast a pall over the area. Neighbors expressed their disbelief and sorrow over the incident.
This heartbreaking event also brings to the forefront the critical issue of mental health awareness and support systems. It raises urgent questions about the availability of intervention and counseling for individuals and families in crisis. While the police investigation will determine the specific facts, the incident underscores a need for societal attention to emotional well-being and preventive measures.
The police have stated that the investigation is ongoing and more details will emerge as they proceed and as Sanjana's condition allows for questioning. The family is currently receiving support as they cope with the unimaginable loss of a child and the critical condition of the mother.
