MAPUSA
A 55-year-old British national arrested in adrug case allegedly attempted suicide by hanging himself with his shirt insidethe Porvorim police lock-up, triggering a scramble among the Anti-Narcotic Cell(ANC) and local police.
The accused, John Parkinson, who is originallyfrom London and is currently residing in Siolim, was arrested by the ANC atAnjuna on October 21.
He allegedly attempted to hang himself whilein police custody.
Police personnel on patrol outside the lock-upnoticed the incident and rushed to rescue him, preventing a potentially fataloutcome.
Parkinson was taken to Goa Medical College(GMC) for treatment and was subsequently returned to police custody.
The incident has raised questions about thecircumstances surrounding the suicide attempt and the monitoring of an accusedperson in custody.
Further details about the circumstancesleading to the incident were not immediately available.
Parkinson was arrested after the ANC allegedlyseized drugs worth approximately Rs 3 lakh from his possession. The contrabandincluded hydroponic ganja, ketamine, LSD and methamphetamine.
Police also seized a two-wheeler registered inPernem, cash and a mobile phone from him.
