Erode Collector H Krishnanunni, RDO P Premalatha, Corporation Commissioner K Sivakumar

Tamil Nadu

Construction worker, wife, attempt suicide before Erode Collector

High drama prevailed at Erode Collectorate on Wednesday as a couple attempted suicides, by pouring kerosene right in front of the Collector over attempts by an individual to encroach upon their property.

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Updated:6th Jan, 2022 at 4:12 AM

Coimbatore

Police said Ramasamy, 46, a construction worker and his wife Sasikala, 40, from Thandampalayam near Kodumudi in Erode had come to the Collectorate. When, Erode Collector H Krishnanunni, RDO P Premalatha, Corporation Commissioner K Sivakumar walked down the steps to release the final electoral rolls, the couple took out a bottle of kerosene and poured on themselves in a bid to immolate themselves. The suicide attempt left the Collector and other officials shocked. He explained to them that it is not a proper decision to commit suicide.

Construction worker, wife, attempt suicide before Erode Collector

High drama prevailed at Erode Collectorate on Wednesday as a couple attempted suicides, by pouring kerosene right in front of the Collector over attempts by an individual to encroach upon their property.

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