Kanpur: A woman and her daughter jumped into a well on Wednesday evening following a disagreement with her husband in Lalpura village, in Bakevar police station area of Etawah. The woman was rescued, but her daughter drowned On the evening of Holi, Rekha Devi (38) jumped into a 60-foot-deep well near their home after a fight with her husband over driving auto. Her daughter, Bhoomi (18) also followed. A villager, Karan Singh, jumped into the well and pulled out Rekha but was unable to locate Bhoomi. The villagers informed Bakebar SHO Vipin Malik and Mahewa outpost in-charge Rajneesh Tiwari. The police team arrived along with the fire brigade and started the rescue operation. After four hours Bhoomi’s body was recovered. Rekha was taken to the CHC in Mahewa. The SHO stated, “It seems that the daughter followed her mother to save her. The investigation is ongoing.” tnn
