Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Oct 3: The local administration and the police are facing lot of problems with more number of people attempting suicide from Panemangalore and Ullal bridges increased in the recent past.
Of late, over six persons have lost their lives at these two bridges. Some of the victims came from other districts too. The administrations also are faced with the need to employ their resources, energy and time towards attempts to rescue those who jump into River Netravati and also in searching for their mortal remains besides attending to legal requirements.
The police have arranged for police patrolling on both ends of the bridges and also sent a proposal to National Highways Authority of India to erect wire mesh fencing for both the bridges, it is learnt. The number of people choosing these two spots to commit suicide has increased after Cafe Coffee Day founder, Siddhartha, jumped from Ullal bridge on July 29 this year. The police have recommended a ten-foot high wire fencing on both sides of two bridges across River Netravati at Ullal.
National Highways Authority sources say that as fencing expenses would be additional, the proposal for fencing has been forwarded to the consultant engineer for checking the feasibility of erecting the fences and to prepare estimate. Based on his report, further action would be initiated, the sources added.