Prisoner climbs tree, threatens suicide in Poojapura jail; rescued by police, fire force

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Poojapura Central prison witnessed dramatic scenes on Tuesday after a prisoner climbed a tree and threatened to commit suicide. Subhash, a murder convict, was later rescued by the police and fire force. According to sources, Subhash ran and climbed a tree while he was walking with the officers.

After climbing the tree, Subhash shouted that he was innocent and demanded that he should be released. Soon, the fire force reached the spot and spread a safety net around the tree. Eventually, Subash jumped and was caught in the net. He has been shifted to the hospital. According to the jail warden, Subash has been suffering from mental problems. Subhash, who was previously a prisoner in the open jail, was shifted to Poojapura after he violated bail conditions.