Kolkata businessman climbs bridge to commit suicide, comes down after police lure him with biryani

Kolkata Police had to employ a unique strategy to persuade a man from jumping off a bridge in a suicide attempt. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in one of the busiest streets of the city, causing significant traffic disruption for nearly half an hour. The man, a 40-year-old resident, was experiencing severe emotional distress due to his separation from his wife and financial difficulties resulting from business losses.

According to a police officer from Karaya station, the man suddenly stopped near the bridge while taking his elder daughter to Science City on his two-wheeler. He claimed that his mobile phone had fallen on the road and began searching for it. However, he then climbed onto the bridge and threatened to jump off.

Upon receiving the alert, a team from the local police station, along with personnel from the Kolkata Police Disaster Management Group (DMG) and the fire department, promptly arrived at the scene. They engaged in a conversation with the man while ensuring the safety of onlookers.


By communicating with the man's daughter and understanding the underlying issues, the police devised a plan to convince him to come down from the bridge. After making certain offers, including a promise of employment and a biryani packet, the man agreed to descend.

Authorities express concern that if the man had fallen from the bridge, he could have been seriously injured by electric poles or the railway tracks below.