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Siblings die after dispute over mobile phone in Pudukkottai

In a fit of anger, Pavithra jumped into a well near Mathur in Pudukkottai

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CHENNAI: A brother and sister lost their lives after falling into a well following a dispute in Pudukkottai.

The deceased have been identified as Pavithra and Manikandan.

According to a Thanthi TV report, Manikandan broke his sister Pavithra’s phone during an argument.

In a fit of anger, Pavithra jumped into a well near Mathur in Pudukkottai.

Attempting to rescue her, Manikandan also jumped in and tragically, both drowned.

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