Gold / 55-Year-Old Goldsmith Attempts Su*cide After Allegedly Selling Customer’s Gold

Asika, Oct 19: A 55-year-old goldsmith allegedly attempted su*cide by slashing his own throat at Haridapadar village under Kotinada police station limits in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a source said on Monday

The man, identified as Jagadish Achari, was rescued by family members in a critical condition and initially taken to a hospital in Asika. He was later shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Brahmapur for further treatment.

Customer Seeks Return Of Gold
According to the source, Jagadish worked as a goldsmith from his home, making jewellery for customers in the village and surrounding areas.

A resident of the same village had reportedly given him gold to make jewellery. However, Achari allegedly sold the gold elsewhere instead of using it to make the ornaments.

When the customer later approached him and demanded the return of the gold, Achari could not return it.

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Police Probe Underway
Preliminary findings suggest that Achari attempted to take his own life by cutting his throat under the influence of alcohol following the confrontation over the gold. Further details about the incident and his condition are awaited.

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