A taxi driver on Friday climbed an electricity pylon there in an attempt to commit suicide, demanding elimination of Creem transportation services near a fuel station in Sector F-6/1 of the federal capital.
Islamabad, (Pakistan Point News - 09th Mar, 2018) : A taxi driver on Friday climbed an electricity pylon there in an attempt to commit suicide, demanding elimination of Creem transportation services near a fuel station in Sector F-6/1 of the Federal capital. Police and rescue teams reached the site and successfully saved the man after continue efforts for several hours. Rescue officials used a crane to get closer to the person. Electricity supply in entire the area was remained suspend for many hours during rescue operation due to witch work in government and private offices have disturbed.
A similar incident occurred in Lahore on July 16, 2017 when a rickshaw driver had climbed an electricity pole early morning in an attempt to commit suicide. The rickshaw driver threw a note stating that he was unjustly fined Rs1,750 by the city traffic officials which had resulted in him being unable to afford the medical expenses of his family, who were in hospital. He said he would take his own life as he 'had nowhere else to go'. Following hectic negotiations which lasted almost two hours, Rescue 1122 officials were able to convince him to come down.
A crane was used to bring the man down. Lahore Electric Supply Company officials also suspended electricity in the area to ensure the person does not get electrocuted in the event of a fall. After his descent, the rickshaw driver told the media he belongs to Jhang and was aided by a friend to climb to the top, who had since disappeared. The man was later taken away by the police.
