High drama unfolded on the Baitarani bridge in the Panikoili police limits area in Jajpur district when a young woman stood on the parapet of the bridge and was about to jump into the river from the bridge on Saturday. However, a certain mishap was averted as a youth saved her from jumping into the water body.According to reports, the newly-married woman hailing from Khantapada area in Baleswar district climbed parapet of bridge and was about to jump into river when some passersby persuaded her not to do so. She stood on parapet for around five minutes, during which passersby were continuously convincing her not to take the extreme step.
Later, a youth grabbed her hand and made her come down. The woman was then handed over to the Panikoili police. The reason behind step by woman was yet to be ascertained.