The husband and wife who went for a Morning walk tried to commit suicide by jumping into Kanhan river. The employees of WCL rushed and tried to save them. However, the husband was swept away in the water while the wife managed to be saved. The incident took place at Parseoni bridge of Kanhan river at 6 am on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Prashant Sesharao Potode (40. New Bina, Bhanegaon) and the rescued woman as Sandhya Sesharao Potode (35).
Prashant Potode was employed as a security guard in CDSS Security Force Limited Company.
Khaparkheda police have started further investigation.