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High drama as woman climbs atop water tank

Alleges police inaction, accuses doctor of misbehaviour
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A high drama unfolded in Gill Chowk here on Saturday when a woman climbed atop a water tank and threatened to jump, alleging that the police were not taking action on her complaint against a doctor.

The woman, who was identified as a resident of New Janata Nagar, Ludhiana, claimed that she had filed a complaint against a doctor but the police had instead registered a case against her.

The drama began when the woman climbed atop a water tank and threatened to jump, prompting the police to rush to the spot. The police tried to persuade her to come down but she refused, alleging that the police were not taking action on her complaint.

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After a tense standoff that lasted for over an hour, the police finally managed to bring the woman down safely. Later, the police registered a cross-FIR against the doctor, based on the woman’s complaint.

According to the police, the woman had filed a complaint against the doctor, alleging that he had misbehaved with her. However, the doctor had instead filed a complaint against the woman and her accomplices, alleging that they had attacked him and pulled his beard.

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The police had registered a case against the woman and her accomplices but she claimed that the police were not taking action on her complaint against the doctor. The matter is being investigated further.

The police had to deploy additional personnel to maintain law and order in the area.

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