Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram.  File Photo| EPS
Thiruvananthapuram

Three girls of Sree Chitra Home attempt suicide; condition stable

The three were admitted to the facility two weeks ago and were reportedly mistreated by senior inmates.

Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Three female inmates of Sree Chitra Home have been hospitalised after they allegedly took an overdose of sleeping pills in a bid to commit suicide.

The three were of ages 16, 15 and 12 years, respectively. The three were admitted to the facility two weeks ago and were reportedly mistreated by senior inmates.

The alleged suicide bid took place on Sunday night. Two of them were admitted to the Medical College Hospital, while the remaining one child was admitted to the SAT Hospital.

The condition of the trio is said to be stable.

LIVE | PM Modi's I-Day speech: Our dreams, resolves should be big as this takes capabilities to greater heights

Exclusive | Second instance of AI flight hydraulic fault in 10 days

President Murmu reiterates exam reform push, highlights youth welfare, economy in I-Day eve address

7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia; tsunami warning issued

Food safety drive: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 14 Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart outlets

SCROLL FOR NEXT