A 24-year-old Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer, identified as Megha, was found dead on the railway tracks near Pettah railway station on Monday morning.
According to Pettah police, Megha was a native of Koodal in Pathanamthitta district and had been staying as a paying guest near Pettah. Authorities suspect it to be a case of suicide.
A train’s loco pilot reported witnessing a woman jumping onto the tracks, police said. Following the post-mortem, Megha’s body was handed over to her family.
The Pettah police have launched an investigation into the incident to confirm the circumstances surrounding her death.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Suicide prevention helplines in India include Sumaitri (Delhi-based) at 011-23389090 and Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based) at 044-24640050.
Sources By Agencies
