Minor boy ends life
A native of Thirunageswaram in Kumbakonam, the boy's parents were no more. Prior to being housed at the centre, the boy was earlier accommodated in a home situated on the Pudukottai road at Thanjavur and was studying class IX in a school.
In mid-July, the boy jumped over the perimeter wall of the home and allegedly tried to break the glass pane of a car parked there and attempted to steal the items. The car owner lodged a complaint with the home. A day later, the boy went missing and was traced the same night.
He was subsequently accommodated in the de-addiction and rehabilitation centre for children at Thirukanurpatti through the Child Welfare Committee. Police sources said the boy apparently was under stress and resorted to the extreme step of ending his life in the room. The body was sent to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital for autopsy. Vallam police have booked a case under section 194 of the BNSS and are investigating the case.
Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha's suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.
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