Sholay’s Veeru visits Gomtipur in Ahmedabad: Alleged Drunk Man Climbs Electric Pole, Fire Brigade Executes Rescue

A late-night spectacle unfolded near the busy Gomtipur vegetable market late Monday night after a man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, scaled a 10-foot electric pole, sending local authorities and residents into a frenzy.

The erratic stunt triggered an immediate emergency response from the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES), whose personnel rushed to the scene to avert potential electrocution or a fatal fall.

High-Voltage Scare Mobilises Emergency Services

The incident came to light when the AFES control room received a frantic distress call around 11:45 PM. Passers-by and local shopkeepers had spotted the unidentified man clinging to the live electrical infrastructure in the heart of Gomtipur.

As a curious crowd gathered at the base of the pole, fire tenders arrived within minutes. Rescuers quickly secured the perimeter and executed a targeted intervention, carefully negotiating with the man before safely bringing him down to the pavement without a single scratch.

Officials confirmed that prompt action prevented any damage to the municipal electrical grid, avoiding widespread power disruption in the surrounding commercial area.

Police Probe Inebriation and Motive

Preliminary findings indicate the man was heavily intoxicated when he decided to climb the pole, though officials have not ruled out other factors. Following his rescue, AFES personnel handed him over to the local police station for formal questioning and medical examination.

Investigators are looking into how the individual accessed the pole unnoticed and whether negligence played a role. Police officers noted that further legal steps will be taken once a complete medical report confirms his state of sobriety at the time of the incident.