An 18-year-old girl who consumed poison on Tuesday and was undergoing treatment at the Perambalur Government Hospital died on Wednesday.
S. Jayapriya of Karai village had written Plus Two examination recently and was awaiting results.
Police sources said the girl wanted to pursue higher education while her parents had reportedly advised her that they would admit her next year due to family’s poor economic condition.
The sources said the girl reportedly consumed poison upset over this when her parents – both farm hands – were away. The girl died in the early hours on Wednesday.
The Padalur police are investigating. Help for those affected by stress -related to exams is available on the State’s helpline 104 and the Sneha suicide prevention helpline is 044-24640050.
