Despite the request of cops and firefighters, he was not ready to climb down. All he wanted was an assurance from a department official that the issues with his estate management would be immediately sorted. Upon the rescue team’s request, he acted as an assistant commissioner of the labour department. A convinced Veeramani withdrew his protest and climbed down the tower, putting an end to the three-hour-long negotiation. (To overcome suicidal thoughts, contact the health department’s helpline 104 or the Vidiyal helpline run by Coimbatore police at 0422-2300999)

Source: Indian Express May 03, 2024 07:02 UTC