Lucknow: A dramatic scene reminiscent of Bollywood blockbuster Sholay unfolded in Mallawan town of Hardoi district on Sunday morning when a young man climbed a 180-foot-high defunct mobile tower and threatened to jump after his girlfriend reportedly refused to marry him.
The incident triggered panic in the area, with a large crowd gathering at the spot as police rushed to rescue him.
However, when she refused, he allegedly became upset and climbed the abandoned mobile tower near Subhash Park in Mallawan around 8 am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
He had been in a relationship with a Muslim woman for some time and was pressuring her to marry him, according to reports. Officials said further action would be taken after examining the circumstances of the incident. The man, identified as Ajay Rathore, son of Ramkumar Rathore and resident of Bandipur locality, works as a shuttering contractor. Once at the top, Ajay threatened to jump, prompting local residents to alert the police. The unusual spectacle drew a crowd, while concerns grew over his safety. Mallawan SHO Manoj Kumar Singh reached the spot with a police team and began speaking to Ajay, attempting to persuade him to climb down. After nearly an hour of negotiations and counselling, the young man agreed to descend safely. Police subsequently took Ajay to the police station for questioning. Download the TOI App.