Video: Financially Stressed Father Plunges Car With 3 Kids On Board Into Pond In Telangana, Saved By Locals

A man attempted to kill himself and his three children by driving his car straight into a pond in Telangana’s Rangareddy on Wednesday morning. However, the family was saved by locals present around the lake.

As per reports, locals initially thought it was an accident and ran into the lake to save the man and his children.

In the purported video of the incident, villagers can be seen saving each person one by one using a rubber tyre tied to a rope and pulled by a man at the bank of the pond.

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The man, identified as Ashok, a resident of BN Reddy Nagar, reportedly took this drastic step due to financial problems and family disputes. On Wednesday morning, he took his children for a morning walk and attempted to kill everyone, including himself.

Police reached the spot after being informed by locals and took statements from the persons at the scene. As per reports, the police are currently trying to determine the reasons compelling Ashok to attempt to end his life.

Hyderabad woman falls victim to phone scam, loses over Rs 1 lakh

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad fell victim to a phone scam and lost over Rs 1 lakh to scamsters posing as officials from various government agencies.

"Victim, a 24-year-old female private employee from Hyderabad, received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the customs department inquiring about a package sent by her," per a press release from Hyderabad Cyber Crime Department.

Following this, they forwarded the call to someone claiming to be from the Delhi Police, who told the victim that there was an arrest warrant under her name for several non-bailable offences in a highly confidential high-profile case under investigation, as per Hyderabad Cyber Crime Department.

Scammers can employ psychological tactics to manipulate emotions and decision-making. Do not deposit money to unknown bank accounts believing false promises of unknown persons, added the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Department.