A 32-year-old man jumped off a bridge into the Rangit River while holding his seven-month-old daughter in Sikkim’s Gyalshing district on Friday morning, according to police reports. The shocking incident prompted swift action from local police teams stationed in Geyzing and Legship, who quickly launched a joint search and rescue operation with help from local organizations and volunteers.
Authorities have not yet determined the motive behind this tragic act. A police official involved in the investigation stated, “A preliminary investigation has been initiated, but we are yet to determine the exact reasons that led to this incident.”
As of now, both the man and the infant remain missing. Search efforts extended late into the evening, and police are urging the public to provide any information that could aid in locating them.
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Publish Date: 2025-07-25 21:42:00
