Karnataka: Mandya farmer climbs mobile tower, threatens suicide
A farmer named Mohan climbed a mobile tower and attempted suicide in Mandya. However, the police intervened and brought him down to safety
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<p>A farmer climbed a mobile tower in Mandya district on Tuesday and threatened to commit suicide demanding waiver of his loans.<br /> </p>
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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<p>According to the police, Mohan, alleged of harassment from government officials, had forced him to take the extreme step.<br /> </p>
According to the police, Mohan, alleged of harassment from government officials, had forced him to take the extreme step.
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<p>He alleged that Koppa DCC and DR were responsible for his suicide attempt and they were intentionally harassing him.</p>
He alleged that Koppa DCC and DR were responsible for his suicide attempt and they were intentionally harassing him.
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<p>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.<br /> </p>
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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<p>The man’s stunt led to tense moments before the police intervened and convinced him to climb down to safety.</p>
The man’s stunt led to tense moments before the police intervened and convinced him to climb down to safety.
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<p>A case has been registered with Mandya Police. Mohan was taken to the police station, where an inquiry is underway.</p>
A case has been registered with Mandya Police. Mohan was taken to the police station, where an inquiry is underway.