Civil contractor rescued after suicide bid in front of Public Works office in Belagavi

Onlookers rescued a civil contractor who consumed poison in front of the Public Works Department building in Belagavi on Wednesday.

Contractor Nagappa Bangi, who is to receive ₹6 lakh dues from the department, said that the inordinate delay by officials in releasing funds against his pending bills has caused him great inconvenience.

Also, he and his family members had sat in a dharna in front of the office of Executive Engineer S.S. Sobara seeking release of funds against his pending bills, he said.