Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Man Climbs Telecom Tower Over Marriage Dispute in Karnataka
Imagine a young man really wanted to marry his girlfriend, but his family said no.
He got very upset and climbed a tall tower, like in a movie!
He was drunk and wanted everyone to know how he felt.
The police had to go up and talk to him to convince him to come down.
They took him to the hospital to make sure he was okay because he was very shaken up.
A 26-year-old man climbed a telecom tower in Vijayapura, Karnataka.
The man was reportedly drunk and upset over a family dispute regarding marriage.
His family opposed the marriage, citing potential loss of inheritance.
The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on June 18.
Police intervened, escorted him down, and provided medical attention.
- Who
- Srisaila Nagappa Ramatirtha, a 26-year-old man.
- What
- A man climbed a telecom tower due to a family dispute over marriage and property.
- When
- The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on June 18.
- Where
- Vijayapura, Karnataka, specifically in Tikota town.
- Why
- Due to family disputes regarding his marriage and potential loss of inheritance.
Man's Perspective
Family's Perspective
Marriage and Inheritance
Man's Perspective
Desire to marry his lover.
Family's Perspective
Family's refusal to allow the marriage and potential loss of inheritance.
- Person Involved
- Srisaila Nagappa Ramatirtha
- Age
- 26
- Location
- Vijayapura, Karnataka
- Incident Location
- Tikota town
- Reason
- Family dispute over marriage
- Date of Incident
- June 18
- Time
- Around 6:30 pm