Girl rescued from shopping mall terrace in Delhi’s Rohini before attempting to jump

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was safely rescued from the terrace of Unity One Mall in Delhi’s Rohini after she allegedly threatened to jump from the building, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), Delhi Police and mall security personnel.

According to the Delhi Fire Services, information about the incident was received at around 8:55 p.m. on Sunday.

The incident took place at Unity One Mall near Ambedkar Hospital Metro Station and which falls under Rohini division.

Following the alert, a DFS team and police personnel reached the mall within a short time and began efforts to bring the woman to safety.

Mall guards also joined the rescue operation and helped the emergency responders secure the terrace area.

At around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, DFS officials reported that the woman had been successfully rescued from the terrace without sustaining injuries. She was subsequently handed over to the Delhi Police.

The police are investigating the matter to find out more details related to the case.

The fire department had deployed one water tender for the emergency response.

Personnel from the fire department played a crucial role in rescue operation.

Officials said the coordinated intervention by the fire service personnel, police officers and mall security staff helped prevent the woman from taking the potentially fatal step.

The incident comes as a reminder of the importance of a rapid emergency response when individuals are found in situations involving a possible fall from height, officials said.

In such cases, trained emergency personnel work to secure the area, communicate with the person in distress and safely remove them from danger, according to officials.

The woman was handed over to the Delhi Police following the rescue.

Further details about the circumstances leading to the incident were not immediately available.

–IANS

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