Kerala: Student dies by suicide in college hostel room

KOCHI: A 21-year-old college student was found dead in her hostel room in Perumbavoor on Monday morning, police said. The deceased has been identified as Aneeta Binoy, a native of Parampuzha in Kottayam district. She was a final-year degree student at Rajagiri Viswajyothi College of Arts and Applied Sciences.

According to the police, Aneeta was found hanging from the window panes at around 7 am. A note addressed to her parents was recovered from her room. Preliminary investigations suggest that it is a case of suspected suicide. Kuruppampady police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.