Bhubaneswar, Aug. 5 -- Prompt police action helped save the life of a youth, who allegedly attempted suicide, after posting a video on social media and switching off his mobile phone in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

The incident occurred under the Dhauli police station limits. According to police, the youth uploaded a video on social media on Tuesday before turning off his phone, raising concerns among his family members. Alarmed by the development, the family immediately approached the police seeking help.

Acting without delay, the police launched a search operation using a combination of human intelligence and CCTV footage to trace the youth's whereabouts. Investigators also tracked his last known mobile phone location to narrow down the ...