Locals on Thursday prevented a woman from committing suicide in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

An official said that the woman was spotted by locals attempting to jump into the river Jhelum at Jamai bridge in Sopore.

“After noticing her doubtful movement, locals rushed towards her and foiled her suicide attempt”, he said.

He said the woman is a resident of Bandipora AP Sher Colony in Sopore and will be handed over to her family after proper counselling.