A 30-year-old man created a flutter at the Collectorate here by attempting to commit suicide on Monday. Police sources said R. Rajiv Gandhi of Meliruppu village near Panruti came to the Collectorate along with his family at the Grievances Day programme.
Rajiv Gandhi made an attempt to end his life by dousing himself with kerosene and walked into the main corridor of the Collectorate. The police personnel at the Collectorate foiled his attempt and alerted the authorities.
Police sources said Rajiv Gandhi was allegedly fed up with the delay in securing his land, which was encroached by a neighbour. The complainant was building a house on the land and was facing threats. He took the extreme step because he did not get a response to his petitions.
