Man in debt attempts suicide near Telangana CM's camp office, arrested

A man in Telangana attempted to commit suicide near the Telangana Chief Minister's official residence. The man took such a drastic step allegedly owing to his financial problems. The suicide bid was foiled by the police who took the man into custody.

Hyderabad: A 42-year-old man attempted suicide by immolating himself near the Telangana Chief Minister's official residence complex-cum-camp office here on Sunday allegedly owing to financial problems, but was rescued by police, who foiled his bid and took him into custody.

According to police, the man, who runs a footwear shop at Malakpet here, came on his bike and poured petrol on himself before walking towards Pragathi Bhavan, they said.

The man resorted to the extreme act as he was upset over not being able to feed his family during the last two months, they added.

The man told reporters that he was under huge debts. He also requested the Chief Minister for financial assistance.

The man's family members were informed and he was being provided counseling, police said.

PTI