Ambulance driver, wife jump into Godavari river in AP; keep looking

The couple, identified as D. Venkata Sai (31) and 27-year-old Sireesh, allegedly jumped into the Godavari river from the Chinchinada bridge under Yalamanchili mandal in West Godavari district on Thursday evening, leaving their three-year-old boy on the bridge.

The reason why the couple resorted to the extreme step is financial problems. Venkata Sai, a native of Velpuru village in Tanuk mandal, works in a private hospital as an ambulance driver.

“On Friday night, the couple along with their three-year-old son allegedly reached the Chinchinada bridge and jumped into the river after leaving their son on the bridge. The search operation continued on Friday but the couple was not traced,” Chinchinada Sub-Inspector M. Raj Kumar said.

The search will resume on Saturday. SDRF personnel were deployed in the operation.

The police are registering a missing person case. The investigation is ongoing.

Those struggling with stress and suicidal tendencies can seek help from the West Godavari Police at 9490401725.

Published – 28 Aug 2026 23:29 IST