Youth climbs water tank at Civil Hospital, then relents

Panic spread at the Civil Hospital in Kapurthala on Friday evening after a young man climbed a water tank and threatened to end his life.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 5 pm when the youth, identified as Joga Singh, scaled the hospital’s overhead tank. Witnesses alerted the authorities, and teams from the PCR, city and Kotwali police stations rushed to the spot.

Police officers immediately established contact with Joga Singh through his mobile phone in an effort to pacify him. The hospital staff also attempted to climb the structure using ladders, but Singh reportedly dangled from the grill and warned he would jump if anyone came closer. The staff then retreated. Later, at around 9.15 pm, he climbed down after assurances from the administration to address his grievances.