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Telangana village on 'suicide watch' saves 300 lives in 3 years

IndiaTimes Thursday, 19 June 2025
Residents of Yamcha, a village near Nizamabad, Telangana, have bravely prevented over 300 suicide attempts in the past three years, primarily at the Basara bridge, a known suicide hotspot. The villagers, skilled swimmers, vigilantly monitor the river, especially during the monsoon, rescuing individuals driven to desperation by debt and family issues.
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