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 

<p>A farmer climbed a mobile tower in Mandya district on Tuesday and threatened to commit suicide demanding waiver of his loans.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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

<p>According to the police, Mohan, alleged of harassment from government officials, had forced him to take the extreme step.<br />&nbsp;</p>

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

<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.

<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 />&nbsp;</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.

<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.

<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.