A man died by suicide in Vallanadu on Saturday when a private financial institution sealed his house for unpaid loan instalments.
The police said that the deceased Sankaran, 45, and his wife Pathrakali, 43, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison, when the private financial institution’s employees arrived to seal their house as per the court order, since Sankaran failed to repay the loan amount brought from the institution.
Both of them were rushed to Tirunelveli Government College and Hospital. However, Sankaran died on the way to hospital and his wife was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.
This incident created an outrage in Vallanadu. His relatives and residents blocked the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli highways, protested and refused to receive the body of Sankaran.
After negotiations of the officials and an assurance from the finance institution for the family by providing assistance, the protesters agreed to receive the body of Sankaran. Further investigations are on.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050 and Speak2Us helpline at 9375493754.)
Published – February 02, 2025 10:07 pm IST