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Raichur Police Question Couple Over Alleged Selfie Push Into Krishna River

Local police have summoned both spouses to record statements following the selfie incident on Gurjapur Bridge

Several videos of the incident have gone viral on social media, showing how the man was rescued by locals.
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Man claims wife pushed him during selfie, rescued from river. She denies charge
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Overview

  • The husband alleges that his wife deliberately shoved him into the Krishna River during a July 12 selfie session on Gurjapur Bridge.
  • He clung to a rock midstream and was rescued by passing locals who used a rope to haul him to safety.
  • The wife denies the accusation, telling onlookers in the viral video that he slipped accidentally while taking photos.
  • The Gurjapur Bridge straddles Raichur and Yadgir districts in Karnataka near the Telangana border, raising jurisdictional questions.
  • No formal complaint has been filed so far, but Raichur Police are reviewing the viral footage as part of their ongoing assessment.