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A young woman named Lalita Rani, an IIT Kanpur graduate preparing for the UPSC civil service exam, jumped into the Ganges River from a barrage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. She left her home for a morning walk accompanied by a young girl. Instead she took a bus to the Ganga Barrage where she jumped into the river. The search for her is ongoing, with police, SDRF (State Disaster Response Force), and divers involved. Family members stated that Lalita was stressed due to not succeeding in recent exam results.

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IIT Graduate Jumps into Ganges River in Bijnor, Search Underway

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh – A young woman, identified as Lalita Rani, a graduate of IIT Kanpur and a UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) aspirant, reportedly jumped into the Ganges River from a barrage in Bijnor on Monday morning.

Lalita, a resident of Khanpur Majra village near Chandpur, was living with her family near the railway crossing on Chakkar Road in Bijnor. According to initial reports, she left her home for a morning walk with a 12-year-old neighbor. Instead of walking around her neighbourhood, she boarded a bus to the Ganga Barrage. Upon arriving at the barrage, she reportedly climbed onto the railing at gate number 24 and jumped into the river. The young girl accompanying her raised the alarm, alerting passersby, but Lalita had already entered the water.

Authorities were immediately notified, and police, the SDRF (State Disaster Response Force), and divers rushed to the scene. Search operations are currently underway. The depth of the water in the area is estimated to be around 20 feet, posing challenges to the search efforts. The irrigation department has closed gate number 24 to slow the water flow and aid in the search.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Lalita’s family members have arrived at the scene. Her brother, Rohit, stated that Lalita had been preparing for the UPSC examination and was reportedly under stress after not clearing the recent results. He believes this may have led to her taking the drastic step.

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