Retired Air Force Veteran Attempts Suicide At Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath’s Janata Darbar
Satvir Gurjar, a Ghaziabad resident, was in distress after the power department had allegedly disconnected the electricity supply to his house nearly a month ago.
Published : August 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM IST
Lucknow: A retired Air Force personnel allegedly attempted suicide during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Janta Darbar in the capital city on Thursday, police said. The incident triggered panic at the public grievance forum and raised security concerns as well, they said.
The man, identified as Satvir Gurjar, a resident of Loni in the Ghaziabad district, suddenly collapsed at the darbar soon after others present there knew about his extreme step.
“Security personnel rushed him to the Civil Hospital, where doctors said his condition was critical but later declared him out of danger,” according to police.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Hazratganj Vikas Jaiswal confirmed the incident, saying former soldier Satvir Gurjar, who came from Ghaziabad to attend the Janta Darbar, attempted suicide.
“He has been admitted to the Civil Hospital, and his condition is stable. We have registered a case and are investigating the reasons behind his act,” Jaiswal said.
Gurjar’s relatives, who accompanied him to the Janta Darbar, claimed that he was in distress after the power department had disconnected the electricity supply to his house nearly 25 days ago.
“He is involved in social work and has raised allegations of corruption in the electricity department. In retaliation, the power supply to his house was cut off, causing him deep frustration,” they alleged.
Gurjar, who retired from the Indian Air Force, runs a cowshed and feeds stray dogs, according to relatives. He lives with his wife, two sons, and a married daughter.
The medical superintendent of the civil hospital, Dr Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, said he remained under observation. “He is being treated and remains stable now,” he said.
The incident came just days after another man attempted suicide near Lamart intersection in Lucknow. Later, it was known that local goons had illegally occupied a property left to him by his grandmother.
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