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Search Continues for Hyderabad Man Swept Away in Musi After Jump From Chaderghat Bridge

Police say strong currents are hindering the search.

Overview

  • The victim was identified as 42-year-old Mandugula Kiran Goud, who parked his two-wheeler on the bridge and jumped around 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
  • Kachiguda police registered a missing-person case and launched search operations with frogmen divers.
  • Officials reported that high water levels and powerful currents from continuous rainfall have hampered efforts to locate him.
  • Police said Goud had struggled with depression following his wife's death from cancer four years ago and that he is survived by two sons aged 18 and 20.
  • Authorities urged caution near the Musi River due to elevated flows, and the report shared Roshini suicide-prevention helpline numbers: 8142020033/44 and 040-66202000/2001.