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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Techie dies by suicide near Trichy
Trichy: A 24-year-old software engineer was found dead in his accommodation near Navalpattu in Trichy on Thursday morning, in a suspected case of suicide. Police identified the deceased as V Ponkarthik, 24, a native of Kaikolapalayam in Perundurai block, Erode district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was employed at a software firm in the IT Park at Navalpattu and had been staying with colleagues in a rented house in Anna Nagar. Ponkarthik was found hanging in his room on Thursday morning. His body was sent to Trichy Government Hospital for postmortem. Police suspect he may have taken the extreme step due to depression. A case has been registered under Section 194 (unnatural death) of the BNS at the Navalpattu police station. Further investigation is underway. Helplines: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Call Tamil Nadu's health helpline at 104 or Sneha's suicide prevention helpline at 044-24640050.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Labourer (32) falls from terrace, dies in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: A 32-year-old labourer lost his life after falling from the terrace of his single-storey rented accommodation in the New Colony area late Sunday night. According to police officials, there was no foul play involved in the case. The incident occurred around 11 pm when the deceased Arnesh went to the terrace of his house to sleep, but accidently slipped and fell into the back alley. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Hearing a thud, locals gathered at the spot and then alerted his family. He was immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 10. Despite making every effort to save him, he succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The hospital authorities informed the police regarding the incident. The police have initiated procedures under Section 194 (inquest) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. After post mortem, the body was handed over to the family for the last rites. Police are also looking into whether the victim was inebriated at the time of the incident as part of their ongoing investigation.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Man drowns while bathing in Dhankot canal
Gurugram: A 32-year-old man drowned while taking a bath in the overflowing canal near Dhankot, police said on Thursday. Police identified the deceased as Kharak Singh, a resident of Ashok Vihar Phase III in the city. He worked as a delivery executive. (HT PHOTO) The incident took place between 5pm and 5.30pm on Wednesday but the body could be fished out after nearly 18 hours of search operation and four kilometres away from the spot where he had actually drowned. Police identified the deceased as Kharak Singh, a resident of Ashok Vihar Phase III in the city. He worked as a delivery executive, they said. Gurugram police public relations officer, Sandeep Kumar, said Singh had reached the canal with two more people on Wednesday evening, one of whom was his nephew. 'They had consumed liquor on the embankment and had stepped into the canal to bathe. Singh went too deep and slipped following which he drowned as the canal was already overflowing due to heavy rain,' he said. Kumar said that Singh's nephew alerted the police control room after which a rescue operation was launched but he could not be traced even after three hours of search. 'State disaster response force personnel equipped with oxygen cylinders stepped into the canal on Thursday morning and after several hours of search, Singh's body was located about 4km ahead. It was carried away due to the current in the canal,' he said. Investigators said that Singh was originally from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Gurugram for the last several years. Police said his body was handed over to the family after an autopsy on Thursday and an investigation under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita was underway at the Rajendra Park police station.
The Hindu
26-07-2025
- The Hindu
Woman found dead at home in Marad
A 31-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Marad near Beypore in Kozhikode on Saturday (July 26). The deceased has been identified as Shimna. The police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Her body was found hanging in the bedroom. According to police sources, preliminary findings suggest that the woman ended her life, allegedly unable to bear the torture inflicted by her husband. The man was reportedly addicted to alcohol and frequently assaulted her, they said. Those in distress or with suicidal tendencies may contact Thanal, a centre for befriending persons instituted by the Indian Medical Association in Kozhikode. Phone: 04952-760000
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- The Hindu
Siblings found electrocuted near poultry farm in Wayanad
Two brothers were found electrocuted at a poultry farm in Vazhavatta, near Kalpetta, in Wayanad district on Thursday. The victims were identified as Anoop, 38, and his younger brother Shinu, 35. Their bodies were spotted near the leased farm by its owner P.V. Simon around 8 a.m. Police sources said an active electric fence around the farm could have caused the death. More details could be revealed only after examining the post-mortem report, they said. A case of unnatural death has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surakhsa Sanhita. The bodies have been shifted to the Government General Hospital at Kalpetta. Farm on lease According to local people, the siblings took the farm on lease a few months ago. They said the electric fence was installed to protect the stock from dogs and wild animals. Officials from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) visited the site for a detailed inspection. They said a preliminary report had been submitted to the district administration and the higher authorities to comply with the legal measures.
