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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Girl kills self at Trichy model school hostel
Trichy: A Class-XII girl allegedly died by suicide at the hostel of the govt model school near Trichy on Wednesday. She was allegedly under depression due to disputes between her parents. Police identified the deceased as D Krithiga, 17, from Thiruvallur district. The girl's father works in a company near Chennai while her mother works near Trichy. "We learned that the student was under depression due to recent disputes between her parents. So, she might have taken the drastic step," a senior police official told TOI. The girl's body was discovered at her room on Wednesday afternoon. Upon information, police retrieved the body and sent it to the Thuvakudi general hospital for an autopsy. The Thuvakudi police registered a case under BNSS Section 194 (unnatural death) and are investigating. Trichy superintendent of police S Selvanagarathinam visited the school and conducted an inquiry. Officials said measures would be taken to counsel the students. The school with modern infrastructure, constructed at 57 crore, was inaugurated by chief minister M K Stalin on May 8. (Assistance for those having suicidal thoughts is available on TN's health helpline 104 and Sneha's suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
2,700 booked for rash driving in Trichy dist in 3 months
Trichy: Police have booked more than 2,700 people for rash driving and more than 1,300 for drunken driving across Trichy district in the past three months. In a statement on Friday, district superintendent of police S Selvanagarathinam warned of strict action against such offences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additionally, police have booked around 950 people for driving with more than one pillion rider. Police said they are conducting campaigns and awareness programmes among the public to avoid road violations. The SP said special teams have been formed to crack down on traffic violations. Police said the number of road violations has come down in the district. Police have also booked more than 2,600 people for consuming liquor at public places. The SP stated that the police are taking necessary action to prevent drinking in public places to ensure the safety of residents. In 2025, police have booked 39 offenders under the Goondas Act in the district so far. Police have also created 105 history sheets against repeat criminal offenders. In April, new motorcycles were distributed to the 31 police stations in the district for patrolling and preventing illegal activities in the district, the statement added.
