Man attempts to end life before judge of High Court of Karnataka

Based on the judge’s directions, the Registrar General of the high court has initiated a probe to ascertain lapses, if any, on the part of the security personnel.

A 51-year-old man allegedly attempted to end his life in front of a judge of the High Court of Karnataka in Bengaluru on April 3.

The man, Srinivas, made a submission before the judge. Then, he pulled out a sharp object and slashed his throat. Panicked court staff rushed him to Bowring hospital where he is undergoing treatment in the ICU.

The incident exposed a lapse on the part of the security personnel as Srinivas managed to get a sharp object inside the court hall despite multiple security checks. Based on the judge’s directions, the Registrar General of the high court has initiated a probe to ascertain lapses, if any, on the part of the security personnel.

The Vidhana Soudha police have taken up a case.

(Those having distress or suicidal tendencies can call Arogya Sahayavani on 104 for help)