Police foil suicide bid by undertrial prisoner

The police foiled a suicide bid by an undertrial prisoner identified as Chandolu Rajashekar, here on Tuesday.

A native of Komalanagar in Challapalli mandal, Rajashekar, was arrested in an attempt to murder case and was sent to Avanigadda sub-jail. Later, he was sent to Rajahmundry Central Jail.

On Tuesday, the police brought him to Avanigadda court. While returning, he requested the police to allow him to have a tender coconut at Panchayat Centre. Suddenly, Rajashekar snatched the sickle from the coconut vendor and threatened to slit his throat. The police swooped on him and took him into custody.