Lucknow: A man on Wednesday tried to commit suicide after he received only Rs 6 as his salary in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra. The man worked in a shoe factory and was depressed after receiving such a small amount, TOI reported. Also Read - India's Covid Vaccine Latest News: Phase-3 Trial of Covaxin to Begin in UP's Lucknow, Gorakhpur From October

The newspaper further reported that the man attempted a suicide soon after arriving at the factory. He tried to hang himself from the ceiling. Although, the man was spotted in time by his colleagues and rushed to the nearest hospital. Also Read - 'A Detailed Conversation Around Mental Health Must Ensue,' Stresses Shweta Tripathi

A police official informed TOI that the victim was working in the shoe factory for many years and was suffering from depression. Earlier this year, he had an accident and was admitted to a hospital. The medical bill was paid by the owner of the shoe factory. However, later, after recovering, he went back to the factory to ask for his salary. He was given Rs 6. Also Read - Uttar Pradesh News: International Flights to Start From Kushinagar Airport by Diwali, Announces CM Yogi

Disheartened by the amount, the man tried to persuade the owner to deduct the medical bill amount in instalments but was refused.