As she scored low marks in exams, her parents had chided her asking to avoid watching TV and concentrate on studies.

The girl, who became depressed, consumed rat poison. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital, where she died without responding to treatment. The Surampatti police have registered a case and further inquiries are on.

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