PHAGWARA: Panic spread at the Civil Hospital in Kapurthala on Friday evening after a young man climbed a water tank and threatened to end his life.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. when the youth, identified as Joga Singh, scaled the hospital’s overhead tank. Witnesses alerted the authorities, and teams from the PCR, City Police Station, and Kotwali Police Station rushed to the spot.
Police officers immediately established contact with Singh through his mobile phone in an effort to pacify him. Hospital staff also attempted to climb the structure using ladders, but Singh reportedly dangled from the grill and warned he would jump if anyone came closer. The staff then retreated.
DSP (Sub-Division) Deepkaran Singh reached the scene shortly after and is supervising the rescue operation. Officials said efforts are ongoing to persuade Singh to come down safely while inquiries are being made to determine the reason behind his actions.The situation remains tense as police continue negotiations to bring the youth down without harm.