The victim has been rushed to hospital and is being treated, SP City, Sharvan Kumar said.
The TV channel head has claimed that the victim has stated in a suicide note that police is responsible for his death.
Last week, the office of the local TV channel was allegedly attacked by unidentified persons following which the victim lodged a complaint.
Alleging inaction by police the victim decided to end his life by consuming poison yesterday.
"Efforts are on to nab the accused involved in the attack" Kumar said.