Nagpur, Aug. 13 -- A 28-year-old woman and her five-year-old son died after allegedly jumping into a canal in Parseoni tehsil of Maharadhtra's Nagpur district, police said.
According to police, the incident took place yesterday afternoon at Patgowari village, about 60 km from Nagpur city. Preliminary investigations suggests the woman took the extreme step due to her inability to repay a loan taken from a women's self-help group.
Police said she tied her son to her waist with a dupatta before leaping into the fast-flowing Pench reservoir canal. Strong currents hindered immediate rescue efforts despite alerts from local residents.
Authorities have launched a probe into the matter, including the possibility of harassment linked to loa...