India, April 12 -- The Surat police have arrested an employee of a diamond factory for allegedly throwing a poison pouch into the water filter of the facility, putting 118 diamond workers at risk, officials said on Friday.

Police said that a preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused intended to mix the poison-- an insecticide-- into a glass of water and consume it in an attempt to die by suicide. However, as other workers moved nearby, he panicked and threw the poison pouch into the water filter to conceal his action. However, police are also investigating all possibilities to rule out any deeper or more sinister motives.

According to police, the incident came to light after a few workers began complaining of dizziness aft...