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Women jumps with her sons in canal; children saved

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Press Trust of India Muktsar (Pb)
Last Updated : Nov 11 2013 | 5:46 PM IST
A woman allegedly jumped into a canal along with her two children in Wanwala village in this district, but the minors were pulled out safely from the gushing waters, police said today.
Simmerjit Kaur (25), wife of Jasbir Singh, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Rajasthan feeder canal with her two sons aged 4 and one-and-half-years, they said.
Passersby immediately informed police, who along with divers rushed to the Rajasthan feeder and managed to save both the children, they said.
The rescued children were hospitalised and stated to be out of danger, they said, adding that the woman is feared to have drowned.
Police suspect domestic dispute with her husband had led her to take the extreme step.

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First Published: Nov 11 2013 | 5:46 PM IST

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