A viral video on social media shows a fisherman rescuing a man from the Gomti River in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and subsequently admonishing him with repeated slaps. Meanwhile, nearby fishermen were aiding a woman on the opposite bank.
आत्महत्या करने गोमती नदी में कूदे युवक को पहले मछुआरे ने बचाया
उसके बाद थप्पड़ों से पीटा।2 दिन पहले भी यह युवक गोमती नदी में छलांग लगा चुका था.
यूपी के सुल्तानपुर का मामला pic.twitter.com/k0bbkvHHkk— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) June 15, 2024
According to reports, a couple who were living together attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the river on Thursday but were rescued in the nick of time by fishermen. Although the fishermen successfully pulled the couple out of the water, preventing a tragic outcome, the man who rescued the male individual expressed anger and administered repeated slaps for the risky act.
The video footage underscores both the bravery of the rescuers and their subsequent frustration. Local authorities are reportedly conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. While the prompt actions of the fishermen saved two lives, their reaction after the rescue has sparked discussion on social media.
