He objected to another patient, who was reportedly being treated for some mental ailment, talking in loud voice with the jail staff. It led to an argument. An infuriated Pandi, who alleged that he could not sleep because of their conversations, reportedly rushed to the toilet and slit his throat with a blade. He was admitted to Vellore GH and stable.

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