Former Mr India contest winner Manoj Patil allegedly tried to commit suicide by consuming sleeping pills at his residence in suburban Oshiwara in the wee hours on Thursday, police said.
After the alleged incident, which took place between 12.30 am and 1 am at Patil's home in Saileela building in Oshiwara, his family members rushed him to a hospital where his condition was stated to be ''critical'', his manager Pari Naaz said.
Patil, 29, a ''self-made'' athlete and a model, had a few days back submitted a letter to the Oshiwara police, demanding action against a Bollywood actor Sahil Khan for allegedly defaming him on social media and creating problems in his professional life, she said.
She said they had demanded that an FIR be lodged against the actor. In the letter, he also stated that Sahil Khan defamed his nutrition shop on Instagram.
Suicide Letter Viral On Social Media:
Manoj Patil’s suicide letter which is now viral on social media, states that: He was committing suicide because of mental distress and stigma. Manoj, who became Mr. India, had started preparations for Mr. Olympia. Sahil Khan also wanted to take part in the tournament. Manoj has alleged that Sahil was harassing him to keep him away from it and not to participate in Mr. Olympia.
As per the latest report, Manoj is out of danger, meanwhile, an official at the Oshiwara police station said no FIR has been registered so far.
''Our official visited the Cooper Hospital where Patil is admitted,'' he added.
Patil, born in 1992, won the Mr India Men's Physique Overall Championship in 2016.
Who is Sahil Khan?
Sahil Khan is an Indian film actor, fitness entrepreneur and YouTuber. He is known for increasing fitness awareness, and has won awards from several bodies in Mumbai.
44-year-old Khan made his Bollywood debut as lead actor in Style movie, he later starred in many movies including the sequel to Style, Xcuse Me, Aladin and Ramaa: The Saviour, a jungle thriller to name a few.