Youth climbs atop power tower, rescued

A youth attempted to die by suicide by climbing an electricity tower in the Ladhowal area. Local residents, who witnessed the incident, informed the police following which, a team led by Station House Officer (SHO), Ladhowal, Gurshinder Kaur, rushed to the scene.

To safely bring the youth down from the tower, the police also called a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team. After a rescue operation, the youth was successfully brought down and taken to the Ladhowal police station.

The youth, identified as Manjeet Singh, a resident of Gurdaspur, is reportedly mentally disturbed. The police informed his family about the incident and initiated further action.

According to eyewitnesses, the youth had climbed the tower in a state of distress, causing concern among the residents. The timely intervention of the police and the NDRF team prevented a potential tragedy.

SHO Gurshinder Kaur said the police were probing circumstances that led to the incident. “We are providing counselling and support to the youth and his family,” she added.