India, Feb. 25 -- A man was seen jumping off the Maharashtra secretariat, Mantralaya, on Tuesday and landing on the safety net of the high-security building in a dramatic incident. Officials said he appeared to be protesting against the state government over an unspecified issue.

According to initial reports from news agency PTI, the man landed on the safety net on the first floor of the Mantralaya building around 4 pm. Police personnel quickly intervened, bringing him to safety before taking him to the Marine Drive police station for questioning.

Videos shared by PTI and ANI showed the man lying on the safety net, with Mumbai Police rescuing him and escorting him back inside the building.

The safety nets at Mantralaya were installed a...