Elderly man commits suicide by jumping in front of train in Shamli

Press Trust of India  |  Muzaffarnagar (UP) 

A 65-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a moving train in Uttar Pradesh's district, police said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday near the Balwa Kheri village under station. There were no reports of being affected on the route, Circle said.

The deceased, identified as Prahlad Singh of Rasulpur village, was mentally ill, his son told police.

However, the exact cause behind the alleged suicide is being ascertained, Pankej said.

In another incident in district, a 26-year-old man tried to commit suicide on Sunday by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in his room but his wife foiled the attempt, he said.

suffered serious injuries while attempting suicide and was rushed to a hospital, the added.

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First Published: Mon, May 06 2019. 14:10 IST