Minor girl rescued from attempt to end life

Key points

• The Bengaluru police saved a 16-year-old girl who allegedly attempted to end her life by threatening to jump from the fifth floor of an apartment building in NRI Layout under the limits of the Ramamurthy Nagar Police Station on Thursday.
• The teenager reportedly climbed onto the terrace of the five-storeyed apartment building and attempted to jump, triggering panic among residents and passersby.
• According to the police, the incident is suspected to have stemmed from ongoing family disputes.
• Officials said the family had approached the police nearly two months ago, alleging that the girl was frequently leaving home and remaining untraceable for two to three days at a stretch.
• Investigators suspect repeated restrictions imposed by the family and domestic disagreements may have pushed her to take the extreme step.