Karnataka: Mandya farmer climbs mobile tower, threatens suicide

First Published Jul 21, 2020, 4:38 PM IST

A farmer named Mohan climbed a mobile tower and attempted suicide in Mandya. However, the police intervened and brought him down to safety

Crime

A farmer climbed a mobile tower in Mandya district on Tuesday and threatened to commit suicide demanding waiver of his loans.

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According to the police, Mohan, alleged of harassment from government officials, had forced him to take the extreme step.

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He alleged that Koppa DCC and DR were responsible for his suicide attempt and they were intentionally harassing him.

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Mohan also claimed that he has been running from pillar to post in hope that his loans would be waived off but all his efforts have gone in vain.

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The man’s stunt led to tense moments before the police intervened and convinced him to climb down to safety.

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A case has been registered with Mandya Police. Mohan was taken to the police station, where an inquiry is underway.

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