A heartbreaking incident from the Gudamalani police station area of Balotra district in Rajasthan has highlighted the growing concern of mobile phone addiction among children and young people. On Saturday evening, an 18-year-old girl named Suman allegedly jumped into a water reservoir (diggi) after her mother, Anita alias Indra (38), refused to give her a mobile phone. Seeing her daughter fall into the reservoir, the mother immediately jumped in to save her. Tragically, both drowned and lost their lives.
Sequence of Events
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday evening when Suman was demanding a mobile phone. Her mother refused, saying that the younger children were sleeping and that she would give it to her later. Upset by the refusal, Suman walked to a nearby water reservoir and sat there. As she became increasingly upset, her mother informed family members and went to console her.
In a sudden move, Suman jumped into the water reservoir upon seeing her mother approach. Without hesitation, Anita jumped in to rescue her daughter. However, due to the deep water, neither could escape, and they began to drown. Within a short time, both were submerged and lost their lives.
Rescue and Aftermath
A nearby goat herder heard cries for help and alerted local residents, who rushed to the scene and pulled both women out of the water. They were taken to Gudamalani Hospital, where doctors declared them dead. Police have preserved the bodies in the hospital mortuary and informed the maternal side of the family in Chitalwana, Jalore district. Further action will be taken after their arrival and submission of a report.
The deceased have been identified as Anita alias Indra (38), wife of Rajuram, and her daughter Suman (18), residents of Sili village in the Gudamalani area of Balotra district. A preliminary investigation has been initiated based on initial findings.
Family Background
According to local sources, Anita is survived by four children: three daughters and one son. Suman, the eldest child, had recently passed her Class 12 examinations and was preparing to seek admission to college. The family’s primary livelihood comes from farming, and Suman’s father also operates a water RO plant.
This tragic incident underscores the serious consequences of mobile phone addiction among youth, affecting not only individuals but also their families and society. It serves as a stark reminder of the need for awareness and intervention to prevent such impulsive decisions.
