15-year-old hangs self after poor marks

The deceased, Malarvizhi, was the elder daughter of Arumugam, a driver, and Saraswathi, a daily wager, of Arasur. Police said she was depressed after the results were announced on Wednesday. 

“As soon as she received her marks by SMS, Malarvizhi began to cry. Though neighbours consoled her, the girl took the extreme step by hanging on a saree tied to the roof of her house,” police said. This incident came to light when Malarvizhi’s brother and sister, who were playing 

outside, went into the house. 

As her parents were away at work, the neighbours took her to a private hospital. However, doctors declared her brought dead. The Sulur police have registered a case and further investigations are on. In a similar incident, another girl from Salem attempted suicide by self-immolation as she failed in the exam. Police said Rabina (18), of Aranganur village near Mecheri, was studying at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in the same neighbourhood. 

“She set herself on fire by pouring kerosene when she was alone at house. Neighbours heard her cries and rushed her to Salem Government Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment,” police said. The Suramangalam police have registered a case and further investigation is on.