Youth threatens suicide on video call; Kerala police step in and save him

THALASSERY: A youth who told his friend over a video call that he was going to end his life was rescued by the police. The incident took place around 10:30 pm on Wednesday in Chirakkara, Thalassery. Thalassery Police rescued the young man after his friend informed them immediately.

When the police reached the house in Chirakkara, they found the youth preparing to hang himself from a fan. The officers stopped him in time and saved his life. According to the police, the initial assessment is that he attempted suicide due to his addiction to drugs.

The quick response of the police helped save the young man. His friend, shocked by what he saw during the video call, promptly informed the Thalassery Police Station. Since his condition was not serious, the police directed that he be admitted to Kannur District Hospital for de-addiction treatment.

The rescue operation was carried out by a team consisting of SIs Shameel and Ashwathi Kunnooth, and Senior Civil Police Officers Nitheesh and Lijeesh.