A 16-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide near a welfare home in Chengalpattu on Monday.
Police said that Anbu Raj of Irumbedu village was a resident of a private home for children and studying in class X. He had left the home, located at Meleripakkam, on Monday and was found hanging from a tree near the home on Tuesday morning.
The District Child Welfare Committee member, J.Ahmed visited the hospital and was reportedly prevented by a group of people from meeting the victim’s relatives.
Mr. Ahmed lodged a police complaint and subsequently met the relatives with police protection. He also visited the home where Anbu Raj had been staying. Officials said the home had not received government permission.
Suicide prevention helpline Sneha can be reached at 2464 0050 and the State helpline at 104.
