A MAN in India has been living in a tree for nine months since finding his wife in bed with a neighbour.

The husband, known only as Sanjay, was shocked to discover the lovers together when he returned home from work in March.

After his wife, Tara, then walked out to live with her parents, Sanjay, 25, climbed a guava tree in the village where his family live.

He has stayed there since and says he will climb down when his wife says sorry and returns to him.

"Whenever we try to bring him down, he threatens to commit suicide," said his mother.

The police have not yet been informed. His sister said: "As long as he is safe there, we are happy for him."

The family have brought him food to eat since guavas went out of season.