Kanpur: A 58-year-old State Bank of India (SBI) employee suffered serious injuries after allegedly attempting suicide by jumping off the third floor of his office building near Chawla Market crossing under the limits of Govind Nagar police station on Monday.
The bank employee, identified as Sumer Singh, a resident of Juhi Lal Colony, was admitted to a nearby hospital, where doctors stated his condition to be critical.
Initial investigations revealed that Singh was having trouble in his family and had arguments with members before leaving for office in the morning, the police said.
“The incident took place in the morning hours when the shopkeepers of Chawla Market heard a loud thud. As they checked, they found Singh lying unconscious and profusely bleeding with multiple injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors stated his condition to be critical,” said Inspector Govindnagar Anurag Mishra.
Singh, who works at State Bank of India, a branch of which is located near Chawla Market crossing, was about to retire soon. His son works in some bank in the city. Further investigations are on, the police officer added.