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Elderly climber in Pathankot ready to descend 100‑ft tower after 50 days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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After a 50‑day standoff, the senior citizen who scaled a 100‑foot tower in Pathankot has agreed to come down following a meeting with district officials.
Pathankot, Punjab – The elderly individual who climbed a 100‑foot tower in the city has signalled readiness to descend after a prolonged 50‑day period on the structure. Local media reported that the person remained atop the tower for several weeks, drawing attention from residents and authorities.
A team from the district administration arrived at the site earlier today. After assessing the situation and discussing options with the senior citizen, officials secured a mutual agreement that the descent would be carried out safely.
The administration has indicated that rescue personnel equipped with appropriate safety gear will assist the descent, aiming to conclude the episode without injury. No injuries have been reported so far, and the incident is being monitored closely.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact reasons behind the climb, but they emphasized that the cooperation of the individual was crucial in resolving the standoff peacefully.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by local agencies in handling unconventional emergencies and highlights the importance of dialogue in de‑escalating such situations.
A team from the district administration arrived at the site earlier today. After assessing the situation and discussing options with the senior citizen, officials secured a mutual agreement that the descent would be carried out safely.
The administration has indicated that rescue personnel equipped with appropriate safety gear will assist the descent, aiming to conclude the episode without injury. No injuries have been reported so far, and the incident is being monitored closely.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact reasons behind the climb, but they emphasized that the cooperation of the individual was crucial in resolving the standoff peacefully.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by local agencies in handling unconventional emergencies and highlights the importance of dialogue in de‑escalating such situations.