In an effort to prevent recurring attempts to commit suicide by jumping from the upper floors of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra Government on Monday began putting up a nylon net in the lobby to ensure safety landing for persons taking a plunge from the terrace of the State secretariat in south Mumbai,
Taking serious cognisance of three suicide attempts at Mantralaya within last one fortnight, the State Government began erecting a safety net at the building’s second floor level to ensure against further suicide attempts at the high-security State secretariat.
The safety net being put up at Mantralaya is akin the ones seen at construction sites of high-rise buildings.
In addition to setting up a setting up a safety net, the State administration has decided to screen thoroughly the visitors to the State secretariat to ensure against further suicide attempts.