Girl ends life ‘after missing online class’

Girl ends life ‘after missing online class’

Madurai:21.08.2021

An 18-year-old college student who consumed poison eight days ago died at the Government Rajaji Hospital on Thursday. Her mother had told the police that her daughter took the extreme step because she was dejected after missing a day’s online class.

Hailing from Kalvelipatti village near Vadipatti, A Arthi was a second year BCom student at an autonomous college in Madurai. The incident happened on August 12 when her mother had gone to work while her elder sister was also at home. A relative told TOI that Arthi was studious and always among the top two rank holders in the class. She was tensed on the day as there were network connectivity issues and she was complaining about it. “She consumed a pesticide used for mango trees out of frustration the same afternoon,” special sub inspector (SSI) of police A Chinnasamy said. After signs of recovery, her health deteriorated on Thursday and she died. Police registered a case and have ruled out any foul play. Those with suicidal thoughts please seek help at helplines 104 and 044-24640050