Class XII student ends life
The girl, a resident of Sevvapet in Thiruvallur district, had joined the school on June 8.
The model school was opened by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin last month to train higher secondary students to crack national level entrance examinations including CLAT, JEE and NEET and secure admission to premier higher educational institutions.
Police sources said the girl did not attend the class on Wednesday and stayed in the hostel. As she failed to turn up for regular classes, the school authorities checked the hostel room which was found bolted from inside. The door was broken open and the girl was found to have ended her life. She was immediately rushed to the Government Hospital, Thuvakudi where the doctor declared her dead. The body was kept at the hospital for autopsy. The exact reason for the girl to have resorted to the extreme step is being investigated
On receipt of information, Tiruchi Collector M. Pradeep Kumar and Superintendent of Police, Tiruchi, S. Selvanagarathinam inspected the school and conducted inquiries with the warden, teachers and the girl's friends. The Thuvakudi police are investigating.
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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