Man tries to end his own life on Karnataka High Court premises

Bengaluru: A man tried to end his life by allegedly slitting his throat with a knife on the premises of Karnataka High Court on Wednesday, police said.

The man was immediately rescued by the security staff on the court premises and rushed to a nearby hospital where he is under treatment, a senior police officer said.

“We don’t know why he took such an extreme step. He entered court hall number one and slit his throat with a knife. Our security staff deployed inside saw it happen and immediately rescued him. He is hospitalised,” he said.

No suicide note was recovered from the spot, he added.

Suicide is preventable. If you get any such thoughts, consult or seek expert help.

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