New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) A 22-year-old man was rescued by Delhi Police personnel after he allegedly attempted suicide by hanging himself inside his room in Ghazipur on Sunday, an official said.
The incident took place in Mulla Colony around 3.30 pm when police received information that a man had locked himself inside a room and was attempting to end his life.
“Acting swiftly on the alert, Head Constable Amit Kasana and Constable Manish rushed to the spot and found the room locked from inside,” a police officer said.
The two policemen immediately reached the upper floor of the house, broke open the door and entered the room. They found the man trying to hang himself from a ceiling fan and promptly brought him down, preventing a tragedy, he said.
The man was shifted to a nearby hospital for medical examination and treatment. According to police, information about the incident was conveyed to Ghazipur police station by a member of the Aman Committee, who alerted authorities about the emergency.
“Timely intervention by the police personnel helped save the life,” he added.
After receiving treatment and counselling, the man was handed over to his family members. Police said further counselling and family support were being arranged to ensure his well-being. PTI BM NB NB
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