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Crime
Tikamgarh Youth Attempts Suicide in Court After Accused Get Bail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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A young man in Tikamgarh tried to hang himself inside the court after the accused in his father's murder were granted default bail. Security staff intervened and the police persuaded him to leave.
A 23‑year‑old resident of Tikamgarh attempted suicide inside the district court premises on Tuesday after the accused in his father's murder case were granted default bail. The youth reportedly climbed a scaffold and tried to hang himself with a rope, prompting immediate action from court security.
Security personnel quickly restrained the individual and prevented any further harm. Police officers arrived shortly thereafter and, after a brief discussion, convinced the young man to leave the court premises.
The incident has drawn attention to the emotional toll that pending legal proceedings can take on families of victims. Court officials have said they will review security protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Security personnel quickly restrained the individual and prevented any further harm. Police officers arrived shortly thereafter and, after a brief discussion, convinced the young man to leave the court premises.
The incident has drawn attention to the emotional toll that pending legal proceedings can take on families of victims. Court officials have said they will review security protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.