Community Health Officer ends life by jumping into Narmada River

Written By : Rumela De Sarkar Published On 2025-10-25T13:44:12+05:30 | Updated On 25 Oct 2025 1:44 PM IST

Barwani: In a tragic incident, a woman working as a Community Health Officer (CHO) allegedly ended her life by jumping into the Narmada river from the 301-foot-high bridge in Chhoti Kasrawad village of Barwani district.

According to news reports, the incident took place around 9:30 AM on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as a resident of Kalyanpura village, reportedly had an argument with her husband, a paediatrician, over a mangalsutra earlier that morning. Following the dispute, she left home on her scooter and headed towards the Narmada bridge, where she parked her vehicle and jumped into the river.

Eyewitnesses immediately alerted nearby boatmen and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team stationed near the bridge. Rescuers managed to pull her from the river and rushed her to the hospital, but doctors declared her dead on arrival.

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According to the police, the CHO’s husband stated that the couple had recently come to their native village, Kalyanpura, to celebrate Diwali with their family. He added that after their argument, she stormed out of the house. Fearing she might take an extreme step, he immediately informed Dial 100 and the local police before following her in his car — but by the time he reached the bridge, it was too late.

He said, "His wife was a CHO (Community Health Officer) and had been serving in the health department for many years. They have two children. He added, "She was very sensitive by nature, but she was always responsible towards her work and family. Taking such a step on a festival like Diwali is nothing short of a shock for us." According to villagers, she was known for her gentle nature and friendly personality. Villagers and colleagues expressed deep grief over her death, reports ETV Bharat.

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Speaking to the Bhaskar English, police from the City Kotwali station said they received a report of a woman jumping from the bridge. Her body was recovered and sent for a post-mortem. A case of accidental death has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

Rumela De Sarkar

With a keen interest in storytelling and a dedication to uncovering facts, Rumela De Sarkar joined Medical Dialogues as a Correspondent in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of North Bengal. Rumela covers a wide range of healthcare topics, including medical news, policy updates, and developments related to doctors, hospitals, and medical education