Debagada: A youth allegedly attempted suicide by climbing a mobile network tower in Debagada district on Wednesday after his wife was reportedly taken away by her family members.
According to reports, the man, identified as Laba Naik of Jhumapura village, had lost his first wife a few years after their marriage.
He later fell in love with a woman from a nearby area and brought her to his home on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, according to reports.
However, around 4 pm on Wednesday, the woman’s family members reportedly arrived at Laba’s house and took her back with them.
Following the incident, Laba allegedly became distressed and climbed a mobile network tower located along the roadside near Jhumapura in an apparent attempt to end his life.
After being alerted by local residents, personnel from the Barkote police station and the Fire Services Department reached the spot and initiated efforts to bring him down safely.
Further details regarding the incident and the outcome of the rescue operation are awaited.
