Bhubaneswar, March 28 -- A tense situation unfolded in Odisha's Malkangiri district after a youth climbed a mobile tower and threatened to jump, triggering panic among locals. The incident took place at the Singarajkonda mobile tower under the jurisdiction of Padia police station on Saturday, drawing the attention of residents in the area.

Eyewitnesses reported that the youth scaled the tower and remained at the top, creating a high-risk situation. His actions raised immediate concerns about his safety, prompting authorities to respond swiftly to prevent any untoward incident.

On receiving information, fire service personnel rushed to the location and initiated efforts to bring the situation under control. They repeatedly appealed to th...