Vadodara: Anklav police, with the help of local fishermen, rescued a 35-year-old man who allegedly jumped into the Mahisagar river from the Umeta bridge following domestic disputes with his wife.Mehul Raman Vaghela, a resident of Vankarvas in Bhadaran village of Borsad taluka, was rescued after police received information about the incident.Assistant sub-Inspector Odhavji Bhikhabhai and police constable Sandipkumar Kanubhai were patrolling the Umeta outpost area when they learnt that a man had jumped into the river from the bridge. They rushed to the spot and sought the assistance of local fishermen living nearby to rescue Vaghela.Vaghela told police that prolonged disputes with his wife had caused him considerable distress and prompted him to attempt suicide.Anklav police inspector R B Vanar had earlier coordinated with local fishermen and urged them to remain vigilant and assist in rescuing anyone attempting to jump into the river from the bridge. Police had also conducted meetings with the fishermen to guide them on responding swiftly to such emergencies.Following the rescue, police counselled Vaghela and emphasised the value of life. He was later handed over to his elder brother.
