TRAGEDY IN KANPUR: Grieving Wife Jumps from 60-Foot Water Tank After Husband’s Death — Her Final Call Left Everyone Shaken

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh — A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Monday as a 28-year-old woman, devastated by the sudden death of her husband, climbed a 60-foot-high water tank and jumped to her death. But before taking the fatal plunge, she made one final phone call — and what she said has left family members and the entire neighborhood in shock and sorrow.

The woman, identified as Pooja Mishra, had lost her husband, Ravi Mishra, just two days ago to a sudden cardiac arrest. According to relatives, the couple had been married for six years and shared a deep, inseparable bond. “She wasn’t just mourning,” said a neighbor. “She was broken. She kept saying she had no reason to live anymore.”

Around 6:00 AM, residents of Rawatpur were jolted awake by the sight of Pooja perched atop the towering water tank, barefoot and motionless, staring into the distance. Some initially thought she was praying — until they noticed her weeping.

Locals immediately alerted police and fire services, while several neighbors and relatives tried to talk her down. “We begged her to come down. We told her she wasn’t alone,” said a local shopkeeper. “But her eyes… they had already said goodbye.”

Just minutes before she jumped, Pooja called her mother, and what she said during that final conversation has left hearts shattered.

“Ma… I’m going to him. Ravi is waiting for me. Please forgive me… and take care of our daughter.”

Her mother, sobbing uncontrollably, later told reporters:

“She sounded calm, too calm. That’s what scared me the most. I kept screaming, begging her not to do it… but the call went silent.”

Seconds later, with police sirens approaching and a growing crowd watching in horror, Pooja folded her hands in prayer, looked up at the sky, and leapt from the tank.

She was rushed to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital by emergency responders, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. The impact had caused multiple internal injuries, skull fractures, and cardiac arrest.

The couple had a four-year-old daughter, who is now in the care of her grandparents. “She kept asking, ‘Where’s Mummy?’” a relative said through tears. “How do we explain this to her?”

Police have confirmed that no foul play is suspected and are treating the case as a death by suicide. However, they are investigating the possibility of severe depression and mental trauma due to her husband’s sudden demise. A suicide note was not found, but her last call — which was recorded by the mother — is now being reviewed as evidence of intent.

Social workers and mental health advocates are calling the tragedy a wake-up call. “We often underestimate the depth of grief,” said Dr. Sanjana Verma, a local psychologist. “When someone loses a loved one suddenly, it can trigger unbearable emotional trauma — and without support, that pain can spiral dangerously.”

This devastating incident has left the Rawatpur area in mourning. A small memorial with flowers and candles now sits near the base of the water tank. Neighbors have begun collecting donations for the daughter’s education and well-being.

As one resident put it, “We lost two lives in three days… and a child lost her whole world.”

The incident serves as a haunting reminder of how quickly grief can turn into tragedy — and why emotional support, compassion, and timely intervention are more crucial than ever.

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to a mental health professional or helpline. Sometimes, a single conversation can save a life.