Bhubaneswar, March 23 -- A youth allegedly attempted suicide after climbing onto the rooftop of Mangalabag Police Station in Odisha's Cuttack on Monday morning, triggering panic in the area. He was rescued by fire services personnel and admitted to SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH), where he remains in critical condition.

According to preliminary information, the youth first slit his hand before reaching the rooftop. He then allegedly attempted to hang himself using a piece of cloth tied to a cable wire.

On being alerted, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. The youth was safely brought down from the rooftop and immediately shifted to SCBMCH for treatment.

Doctors attending to him said his...