Lucknow: A dramatic scene reminiscent of Bollywood blockbuster Sholay unfolded in Mallawan town of Hardoi district on Sunday morning when a young man climbed a 180-foot-high defunct mobile tower and threatened to jump after his girlfriend reportedly refused to marry him.The incident triggered panic in the area, with a large crowd gathering at the spot as police rushed to rescue him.The man, identified as Ajay Rathore, son of Ramkumar Rathore and resident of Bandipur locality, works as a shuttering contractor. According to reports, he had been in a relationship with a Muslim woman for some time and was pressuring her to marry him. However, when she refused, he allegedly became upset and climbed the abandoned mobile tower near Subhash Park in Mallawan around 8 am.Once at the top, Ajay threatened to jump, prompting local residents to alert the police. The unusual spectacle drew a crowd, while concerns grew over his safety.Mallawan SHO Manoj Kumar Singh reached the spot with a police team and began speaking to Ajay, attempting to persuade him to climb down. After nearly an hour of negotiations and counselling, the young man agreed to descend safely.Police subsequently took Ajay to the police station for questioning. Officials said further action would be taken after examining the circumstances of the incident.
