PUDUCHERRY
A 19-year-old Class XII student committed suicide at his residence in Unnamalaichetti Chavadi near Nellikuppam on Monday.
The police said the victim Arun Prasath, son of Babu, committed suicide by hanging.Prasath recently appeared for NEET. The police said he had checked the answer keys and was depressed that he had not performed well in the examinations. He committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling fan in his room when he was alone in the house. The police did not find any suicide note. The body was retrieved and sent for post-mortem to the Cuddalore Government Hospital. Further investigations are on.
Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.