Lucknow: High drama unfolded outside the legislators’ residential complex at Darulshafa in Hazratganj on Monday when a 30-year-old man climbed a tower and threatened to end his life, alleging that he had been assaulted and falsely implicated in criminal cases.The man, identified as Ankur Singh, a resident of Rampur Janak village under Baba Bazaar police station in Ayodhya, had come to Lucknow seeking action on his complaints. He remained atop the tower for a considerable time despite repeated efforts by police personnel to persuade him to come down.Ankur alleged that he was assaulted on May 28 and that several cases were later registered against him. He claimed that despite approaching authorities, his grievances were not addressed. He also alleged that ₹5,000 was taken from him before cases were lodged against him. According to him, even after lodging a complaint over death threats, the accused was not arrested.During the standoff, Ankur showed officials and onlookers digital copies of his complaints stored on his mobile phone and insisted that he had travelled to Lucknow to seek intervention from senior authorities.After prolonged negotiations, a fire brigade team used a hydraulic platform to reach him. Firefighters told him that his complaints would be examined through proper channels, following which he agreed to come down.Police said two bottles containing nearly two litres of petrol were found in his possession, raising concerns that he may have intended to harm himself. Fire personnel Sanjay, Chandresh Yadav and driver Jhabbu Ram were part of the rescue operation. Authorities said Ankur’s allegations are being verified.
