Nagpur: A 33-year-old man from Nagpur attempted suicide by jumping into the Kanhan River near Mauda due to financial stress, but was rescued just in time, thanks to the alertness of Wadi Police and the swift coordination with cyber and local police units.

The man, identified as Pankaj Rajendra Khobragade, a resident of Drugdhamna, Wadi, left home on June 28 in anger after an argument with his father. He initially intended to end his life at Futala Lake but changed his mind. Driving around aimlessly, he reached Mauda via Amravati Road and spent the night in his car, away from home.

On June 30, after keeping his phone switched off for two days, Pankaj called his wife and later told his mother not to wait for him, hinting at suicide. Alarmed by the call, his father informed ASI Vinod Kamble of Wadi Police. With help from the Cyber Cell, police tracked Pankaj’s mobile location near the Kanhan River bridge in Mauda.

Wadi Police shared his photo with Mauda Police, while Pankaj’s wife was instructed to keep him engaged over the phone. His relative was also sent to the bridge, where his car was located.

As police approached him, Pankaj suddenly jumped into the river, but local divers managed to save him. The rescue operation was supported by Wadi’s Sachin Pal, who drove the team to Mauda, and was conducted under the supervision of Senior PI Rajesh Tatkare.

Police sources revealed that Pankaj had purchased a second-hand JCB for ₹12 lakh and was unable to repay monthly EMIs of ₹35,000 after the work stopped, leading to domestic disputes.

He was later counseled and handed over safely to his family.