A woman doctor at District Hospital, Mavelikara was found dead at her residence at Kayamkulam in Alappuzha on November 24.
The deceased has beenidentified as Dr. Mehrunnisa,48. The Kayamkulam police said that she had ended her life. Her son Benyamin, who was pursuing higher studies in Canada, died in a road accident there earlier this week. She was reportedly in a depressed state after hearing about the death of her son.
(People in distress or having suicidal thoughts can seek counselling by calling the suicide prevention helpline number: DISHA- 0471-2552056, 1056).
