Jharkhand Man’s Tower Stunt: Property Dispute Leads to Suicide Threat

A dramatic standoff unfolded in Gumla, Jharkhand, as a man, identified as Ritesh Kumar Singh (Babu), climbed a mobile tower and threatened suicide. The escalation followed a family dispute over property, involving his father and brother. Witnesses reported that the man, allegedly under the influence, engaged in a violent altercation with his wife, Pratima Devi, before scaling the 100-foot tower. The local police were called to the scene and spent over three hours trying to convince Ritesh to come down. His descent involved a struggle, and he suffered minor injuries. This incident mirrors a similar event in 2023 in Ranchi, where a man climbed a high-tension electrical tower following a domestic dispute. The video of the incident has been widely circulated, highlighting the severity of the situation and the community’s response.