In an attempt by a couple to end their lives at their residence in West Vanjipalayam, the husband died and the woman was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Tiruppur. Sivachandran (52) and Lakshmi (47) resorted to the act since the former was unemployed, police sources said. Thirumurugapoondi police have registered a case.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha’s Suicide Prevention Helpline 044-24640050).