A first year paramedical student in Coimbatore died by suicide on Tuesday, April 15, after she was allegedly accused of stealing money from a fellow student.
The 18-year-old, identified as Anupriya, native of Tiruvannamalai, was studying in Hindustan College of Health and Science, Coimbatore district.
According to the police, there was a training session conducted for both first and third year students in the hospital premises on Tuesday. When the students returned after the lunch break, a student complained of Rs 1,500 cash missing from her bag and immediately reported the matter to the faculty. The college administration which carried out a probe allegedly suspected Anupriya and summoned her in the presence of fellow students, police told TNM.
The Peelamedu police were informed about the death on Tuesday following which Anupriya’s mortal remains were sent to Coimbatore Government Hospital for a postmortem.
A case has been registered and investigation is underway.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.