Two students of Government Higher Secondary School, Nellorepet, Gudiyatham ended their lives on Thursday after they failed in the Plus Two examinations, the results for which were declared on Thursday. According to Gudiyatham Taluk police, Ragu (18), a resident of Upparapalli village committed suicide by hanging from a tree near Kannaru, Upparapalli at about 2 p.m. as he was not successful in the board examinations.
Gunasekaran (17) of Moongapattu also took the extreme step after he failed in the board exams. He hanged himself at his house at about 4 p.m.
For help or counselling, students and parents can contact the State Health Department’s round-the-clock helpline number 104.
