Baba ka Dhaba owner Kanta Prasad discharged from Delhi hospital, a week after he attempted suicide

Kanta Prasad shot into the limelight last year when a video of him tearfully talking about the lack of customers at his eatery and his financial woes went viral, triggering an outpouring of support in cash and kind from all over the country. 

New Delhi: South Delhi eatery 'Baba ka Dhaba' owner Kanta Prasad has returned home after being discharged from the Safdarjung hospital. The 81-year-old Dhaba owner had attempted suicide on June 17. He had consumed alcohol and sleeping pills following which he was admitted to the hospital. Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Atul Kumar Thakur said Kanta Prasad returned home after being discharged from the hospital on Thursday and is currently taking rest at his home. Prasad had told the police that he was getting calls from various people asking him to apologise to YouTuber Gaurav Wasan, the officer said. The Dhaba owner felt depressed and took the extreme step, the senior police officer said, adding that no case has been registered in this matter so far.