Farmer who tried to end life rescued by Panambur police
The Panambur police successfully rescued a farmer from Channapatna who attempted to end his life by jumping into the Phalguni river. The farmer was facing health and financial difficulties, prompting him to leave home and express suicidal intentions to his family. After being located and counseled by the police, he was safely returned to his family.
- ▪The farmer was rescued by Panambur police on May 22 after attempting to jump into the Phalguni river.
- ▪He was struggling with health issues and financial problems.
- ▪His family contacted a retired police officer who alerted the police for assistance.
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The Panambur police acted swiftly to rescue a farmer from Channapatna in Hassan district from ending his life by jumping into the Phalguni river from Kuloor bridge on May 22.In a press note, the police said the farmer was facing health issues and financial problems. He left home on the morning of May 22 and reached Mangaluru. When his family called him and asked him to return, he said he would end his life and did not disclose his location.The family later learnt he was in Panambur. They contacted a retired police officer, who alerted Panambur Police Inspector Saleem Abbas and sought his help.The Panambur police contacted the farmer and counselled him against ending his life, but he insisted on taking the extreme step.
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