Aluva: A man was found dead after jumping into the Periyar from the Marthanda Varma bridge on Thursday evening and a woman was found jumping in front of a train near the Thaikattukara garage. The deceased have been identified as Thazhathedath Srikanth, 34, of Edathala and Manju, 42, of Puthenveettil.
Manju, an employee of a private company in Nochima, came to the garage on a scooter after work and jumped in front of the train. Police said Srikanth, who was present at the scene, reached Aluva in an auto and jumped into the river. The body was found by diving experts.
Srikanth, the driver, had been living in a rented house near Manju’s house for 3 months. Police said it was clear from phone conversations that the two had decided to commit suicide on the same day. Both were cremated.
Srikanth is the son of Jayachandran and Komalam below Pirali Malekappadi. Is unmarried. Sister: Anjali. Manju is the daughter of Chandran Pillai and Viji from Payyanur. Husband: Rajkumar of Puthenveettil, Edathala Thekkilakattumoola. Children: Abhiraj and Manu.
(Note: Suicide is not a cure-all. Seek the help of a mental health professional and try to survive. Helpline number – 1056, 0471- 2552056)
English Summary : Man and woman commit suicide in Aluva