Police saves man from committing suicide

The Thane rural police has saved the life a of 21-year-old man, who allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping into Versova creek in Bhayander here.

The incident took place on Monday when a coastal patrol team was on duty on a speed boat and saw a man drowning in the creek, while some onlookers also raised an alarm, a press note issued by the Thane police said.

The team then rushed to the spot and rescued him.

According to primary investigations, the man, a resident of Bhayander, tried to take the extreme step after having a dispute with his family.