Man holds gun to own head on PMC premises, threatens to end life; FIR lodged

He then allegedly started shouting and threatened to kill himself by jumping from the PMC building, the FIR stated. Police said the accused further told PMC staffers he had a licenced revolver. He allegedly took a revolver out and pointed it at himself, saying he would end his life.

PMC staffers and security guards tried to control him and informed the police about the incident. Soon, a police team rushed to the spot to investigate.

Police booked the accused under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 221 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions), 226 (Attempt to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty), 125 (Act endangering human life or personal safety of others), 35(1)(2) and sections of the Indian Arms Act.

Police inspector Amar Kalange of Shivajinagar police station said, “Probe revealed that the accused has been issued a gun licence. He has not been arrested yet. Further investigation is on.”