Varanasi: Lover's 11,000V pole drama for married mother of two.

• A man climbed an 11000-volt electricity pole in Varanasi after a dispute with his married girlfriend.
• The man, Ashok Chauhan, demanded his girlfriend be brought to the scene.
• The incident drew a crowd from four nearby villages and involved police and fire brigade.
• After 3 hours, the man was brought down; he was reportedly intoxicated.

Why It Matters: Extreme public drama over a love affair highlights dangerous behavior and public safety.