Man attempts suicide; 3 booked

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 17

A man, identified as Balwant Singh (57), a resident of Gaggomahal village here, attempted suicide by consuming some poisonous substance after he was manhandled by three persons of the same village over a dispute. The victim was rushed to hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.

The police have booked Pappu, his wife Jyoti and Beeja of the same village in this connection. No arrest has been made so far.

Manjit Kaur, wife of the victim, told the police that they had a land dispute with the accused. He said around 7 pm on Saturday, her husband was returning home after taking dry fodder when the accused entered into a brawl with him. They manhandled him and also pulled his beard due to which he felt insulted. He later consumed poisonous substance. He was immediately rushed to hospital where he is under treatment.

The police have registered a case under Sections 306, 511 and 295 of the IPC against the accused. ASI Sukhwinder Singh, who is investigating officer, said raids were on to nab the accused who were absconding.