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Mumbai: 45 fishermen form Vashi police’s team of suicide repellants

A group of fishermen has been doing a stellar job of rescuing people who try to end their lives in Vashi creek; we have to act within 10 minutes, says one

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The Vashi creek bridge, which connects Navi Mumbai and Mankhurd, has seen scores of sucide attempts over the years. Pics/Rajesh Gupta

The Vashi creek bridge, which connects Navi Mumbai and Mankhurd, has seen scores of sucide attempts over the years. Pics/Rajesh Gupta

One may be tempted to call the Vashi bridge, connecting Navi Mumbai and Mankhurd, a suicide magnet considering the number of people who attempt to end their lives there, but a handful of individuals and cops are putting up spirited efforts to save it from infamy. As they wait for a favourable response to their requests for safety nets on both sides of the bridge, the Vashi police have formed a team of 45 fishermen from Vashi Gaon for rescue operations.

Mahesh Sutar is the star of the 45-member team of fishermen. He has saved 30 people from certain death so far
Mahesh Sutar is the star of the 45-member team of fishermen. He has saved 30 people from certain death so far

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