Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 27: A youth who was booked in connection with the alleged harassment of a couple at a beach died by suicide at his residence on Tuesday, October 27, within the limits of the Surathkal police station.

According to police sources, the incident involving the couple occurred on Sunday night, October 25, when a group of individuals allegedly confronted and harassed them at the beach.

Following a complaint, the Surathkal police registered a case against the youth and several others in connection with the incident. As the alleged offences carried a punishment of less than three years, the police did not arrest the youth but served him a notice to appear for inquiry, in accordance with the applicable legal procedure.

Surathkal police station (file photo)

On Tuesday morning, family members found the youth hanging from the ceiling at his residence. He was rushed for medical assistance but was declared dead.

Police reportedly recovered a handwritten note from the scene in which the youth stated that no one else was responsible for his death and that he alone was responsible for his decision.

The Surathkal police visited the spot, conducted an inquest and sent the body for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered in connection with the unnatural death, and further investigation is underway.

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