Bengaluru, 27 July

A man allegedly climbed a crane at a metro construction site in Bengaluru's Marathahalli, prompting a rescue operation on Sunday night, police said.

According to police, the man, who was partially clothed, allegedly managed to climb the crane and enter the operator's cabin, triggering panic among workers.

Upon noticing him, the staff at the site managed to bring him down, a senior police officer said.

Police later identified him as a mentally unstable person and said he was handed over to his family after the incident. Meanwhile, reports surfaced alleging that the man was tied up and assaulted after being rescued. A metro official denied the allegations, while police said an inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the facts.