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Drunk man climbs atop mobile tower in Firozabad for 'fresh air', passes out

Agra: Frustrated over being locked down for two months, a man stepped out in Firozabad, got drunk and climbed atop a mobile tower to "get some fresh air". After nearly a two-hour struggle, he was brought down with the help of his uncle and intervention of local police.

The man was identified as Lalit, resident of Gulab Nagar area of Tundla police limits.

He climbed the mobile tower around 1pm and fell asleep. Eventually, a local fire brigade and police team rushed to the spot to rescue him.

Station house officer (SHO) Tundla Gyanendra Kumar said, “Lalit was so drunk that after climbing atop the mobile tower he passed out for nearly half an hour. When he failed to respond to our appeals, we sent his uncle to pursue him and bring him back to safety.”

Lalit’s uncle Peshiram said, “This was not the first time. Earlier, as well, he had climbed atop a tower in an inebriated state. I am scared of heights but I had to save him.”

A very dispirited Lalit, after coming back to reality, said, “Due to the lockdown, I had nowhere to roam. Therefore, I climbed the tower for some fresh air and fell asleep. While I am thankful for my uncle who brought me down safely, I think no one would have really cared if I had even died or ended up with an injury.”

Lalit was taken to the police station but was released with a warning. The station house officer (SHO) of Tundla said, “He was drunk and he harmed no one, so we let him go.”

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