5/22/2006

Police on alert for suicides after stocks slide

The Indian stock market has crashed trapping many over eager bulls. The Indian market has a history of crashes. The regulations are lax and seldom enforced leading to periodic scandals.

Mumbai, May 22: Police are watching out for possible suicides by brokers and investors after a steep market slide wiped out billions of dollars in share values, officials said on Monday.

Policemen were keeping a watch near lakes and canals, possible places where people in distress could head to kill themselves. They said rescue teams were on alert.

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