Chennai ∙ The city of Chennai is shaken by the suicide threat made by a 19-year-old girl who asked her to marry a girl studying in the 11th standard. On Friday morning, a student climbed a huge electricity tower in Krompet, South Chennai. Neighbors saw when the student reached the top of the tower through the tension lines without being seen by anyone.
One requirement was that there should be no opposition from the girl’s parents. All this was said from the top of the tower. The lover said that he would jump down if he did not get a positive reply immediately. On coming to know the information, the electricity board staff switched off the high tension line to the city. Due to this, the electricity was stopped in Chrompad and nearby areas.
The fire force, police and relatives tried to comfort him, but the young man was not ready. Finally, the police resorted to a tactic; The girlfriend was brought to the place. The girlfriend insisted that the relationship will continue only if she comes down. Finally, the young man gave in to his girlfriend’s demands.
He slowly started to descend from the tower. The fire force personnel and the police teamed up and brought down the remaining distance. After more than two hours of drama, the police have asked the young man to leave for counselling.
English Summary: Climp up to the high voltage electric tower suicide attempt of a 19 year old youth in Chennai