32-year old Hameed Rizwan died today (21st) after he jumped into the Ihala Kothmale reservoir to save a girl who had attempted suicide by jumping into the said reservoir.
The incident took place around 10.30 am today.
The girl had jumped into the reservoir reportedly to commit suicide, after she got to know that her family had brought a marriage proposal for her.
Hameed Rizwan (32), a father of two and a resident of Rathnagiri Colony in Lindula had jumped into the reservoir to save her, but had drowned after he tried to rescue her.
The girl was saved due to instant actions of Inspector Ruwan Fernando, Officer in Charge of Thalawakele Police. She has been admitted to Lindula hospital for further treatment.
