Youth threatening suicide electrocuted to death on train top

Bengaluru: A youth, said to be in his 30s died after accidentally coming in touch with an electrical wire while standing on top of the train.

The identity of the deceased is yet to be established.

Reportedly the incident took place at the Majestic railway station on Monday evening but a case in this connection was filed by the police only three days later.

As per the complaint filed by the South Western Railways (SWR) officials with the Majestic police the youth had climbed atop the train and was threatening to commit suicide by touching an electrical wire.

After some coaxing by officers present at the spot, the youth was convinced to abort the attempt but he accidentally came in contact with the wire and was electrocuted.