“They decided to vacate the quarters allotted to them by the estate management and shift to their native Nagercoil. While involved in packing things, Jasmine had mistakenly consumed pesticide for soft drinks, police said. As she suffered from bouts of vomiting, the family members immediately rushed her to Valparai Government Hospital. However, she died even before admission.

The Valparai police have registered a case and further inquiries are on.

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