Bhubaneswar: The woman, who had allegedly jumped into Kuakhai river near Hanspal on the outskirts of the Odisha capital, was rescued by fire services officials near Tankapani Road on Monday afternoon.
She was identified as Sumitra Das, a resident of Behera Sahi area under Nayapalli police limits.
After being rescued, she was rushed to the Capital Hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman came on a vehicle, parked it on the bridge and suddenly jumped into deep waters.
On being informed by locals, police and fire officials rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation.
The circumstances which forced the woman to take this step are yet to ascertained.
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