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Crime
Elderly Man Stuck on Patan Kot Tower for 27 Days, Court Orders Removal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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An elderly resident has remained on a tower in Patan Kot for 27 days, prompting a High Court case. The court has directed authorities to act, after the man threatened to kill if forced to descend.
An elderly man has been perched on a tower in Patan Kot for 27 days, sparking a legal battle that has reached the Punjab High Court. The court, after reviewing the case, issued orders directing local authorities to remove the man safely.
Union Chief Dayal Singh reported that the elderly resident threatened to take his own life if authorities forced him down. The threat prompted the court to intervene, ensuring that any removal would be carried out with due care.
Following the court’s directive, district officials mobilised teams to negotiate with the man and arrange a safe descent. The incident has highlighted the need for prompt administrative action in similar situations.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by elderly citizens in rural areas and the importance of timely legal and administrative response.
Union Chief Dayal Singh reported that the elderly resident threatened to take his own life if authorities forced him down. The threat prompted the court to intervene, ensuring that any removal would be carried out with due care.
Following the court’s directive, district officials mobilised teams to negotiate with the man and arrange a safe descent. The incident has highlighted the need for prompt administrative action in similar situations.
The case has drawn attention to the challenges faced by elderly citizens in rural areas and the importance of timely legal and administrative response.