Four Class XI girls commit suicide

Mangalore Today News Network

Ramapuram, Nov 25, 2017: Four school students reportedly committed suicide by jumping into a well near Avalur on Friday afternoon.

 

According to police, the students – all aged 16 years and studying in class XI at a government school in Panapakkam – jumped into a well in Ramapuram in Avalur. They were identified as Manisha, Sankari, Deepa and Revathi, all residents of Panapakkam.

Preliminary inquiry revealed that their teacher had asked them to bring their parents to school as they did not do well in academics. “It looks like they took the extreme step out of fear,” a police officer said.

The incident came to light after residents of the locality grew suspicious on finding two bicycles used by the students, their bags containing books and footwear near the well. The police were informed at 4 p.m.

Villagers, along with the Fire and Rescue Services personnel, began their search for the girls. The bodies of three of the girls were recovered from the well, while search was on for the fourth. Police attached to Avalur station are investigating.

An official of the Education Department said they were conducting inquiry with the school authorities.

People in need of counselling to overcome suicidal tendencies can contact the State Health Department’s round-the-clock helpline – 104.

Chennai-based suicide prevention centre Sneha can be contacted at 044-24640050.

 

Courtesy: The hindu