Tragic Loss: Youth Leaps to His Death From Jharkhand Bridge

A young man named Varun, aged 20, tragically died by suicide after jumping into the Swarnarekha river from Sapra bridge in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. He arrived on a scooter and leapt into the river before passers-by could react. The body was later retrieved by divers, and family members were informed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seraikela | Updated: 16-02-2026 19:22 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 19:22 IST
Tragic Loss: Youth Leaps to His Death From Jharkhand Bridge
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A 20-year-old youth tragically ended his life by jumping into the Swarnarekha river from the Sapra bridge in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. The individual, identified as Varun, was a resident of Tamolia under Kapali police outpost.

According to police reports, Varun arrived at the bridge riding a scooter before making his fateful leap into the river, leaving passers-by stunned and unable to intervene. The incident was reported by those at the scene, prompting immediate action by local authorities.

Efforts to retrieve Varun's body commenced swiftly with the use of local divers. The operation concluded shortly after it began, with the recovery of the young man's body. His family has been informed of the tragic event, police confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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