Dhenkanal: A youth jumped from the fifth floor of the district headquarters hospital (DHH) here today in an alleged bid to commit suicide.
The youth identified as Chandan Naik of Doma Sahi of Parjang in Dhenkanal district has survived with critical injuries and is undergoing treatment at the DHH here.
According to reports, Chandan was admitted to the DHH in the morning today. He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition by his family members after he attempted suicide by cutting his hand and neck.
While undergoing treatment, at around 3 PM today he jumped from the fifth floor of the hospital in yet another attempt to commit suicide.
However, the reason behind his several attempts to commit suicide is not clear.