AHMEDABAD: A high-voltage scene unfolded in the Odhav area on Friday when a man wanted in multiple criminal cases threatened to jump from a fourth-floor flat as police teams closed in on him.The accused, identified as Abhishek alias Shooter Sanjaysinh Tomar, 25, was wanted by several police stations across the eastern part of the city for various bodily offences. Ahmedabad City Crime Branch was tracking him for months. Acting on a tip-off, multiple teams from the agency arrived at Shivam Awas, X Wing, Flat No. 505 in Odhav, where the accused was reported to be staying.As officers approached the flat, the accused locked the door from inside.

After repeated commands to open the door went unanswered, the team forced entry. Upon entering, they found the accused climbed onto the ledge of the kitchen balcony at the rear of the flat.Standing at the edge, he began recording a live video on social media and threatened to jump, creating panic in the area. Crime Branch officers immediately informed the control room and requested assistance from the fire department.

Rescue arrangements were made while officers tried to de-escalate the situation. After some time, the team managed to overpower him without allowing the situation to worsen. He was taken into custody, and further legal procedure is underway.The accused is allegedly involved in crimes related to bodily harm and previously posted videos online brandishing weapons, said Crime Branch cops.

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