Lucknow: Panic briefly gripped the Uttar Pradesh Police headquarters on Wednesday after a man allegedly consumed pesticide moments after submitting a grievance application. The incident occurred in the state capital, causing alarm among police personnel present at the scene.
Incident Details
The man has been identified as Ram Kishor (45), son of Suresh Chandra, a resident of Piparkheda in Shuklaganj under Gangaghat police station limits in Unnao. He arrived at the police headquarters in Lucknow to submit a complaint at the office of the Inspector General (Provisioning & Governance) under the public grievance system.
Officials stated that soon after handing over his application, Ram Kishor suddenly consumed a pesticide substance while exiting the premises. This triggered an immediate panic among police personnel and visitors. Security personnel quickly intervened and ensured that the man received medical attention.
Medical Response and Condition
He was promptly taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) with the assistance of a Dial 108 ambulance service. Doctors attending to him reported that his condition is currently stable. He is under observation, and further medical evaluation is ongoing.
Police Investigation
Police are now investigating the circumstances that led the man to take such an extreme step. They are examining the nature of his complaint and any underlying issues. On the other hand, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gangaghat police station in Unnao, Ajay Kumar Singh, told TOI that Ram Kishor suffers from a mental disorder and is under treatment. He stated, “He has been giving frivolous complaints in different forums since last year. There is no such issue concerning him or his family.”
The police are also reviewing security protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. The public grievance system continues to function normally, but authorities have urged citizens to seek help through proper channels if they are distressed.
