VALLIKUNNAM: 14-year old Ananthu was found hanging in his house at Vallikunnam on Sunday. The natives have raised suspicions over the incident. Ananthu, eighth standard student of Amrita Vidyalayam in Vallikunnam is the eldest son of Sreeja, resident of Subijalayam in Aryattukav at Puthanchantha, Vallikunnam. He had gone missing while he was playing with his younger brothers Abhijith and Anand outside the house. Ananthu was found hanging later by his brothers Abhijith and Anand. They informed neighbours immediately.

Ananthu passed away while he was being shifted to a private hospital in Vettikkottu. The incident happened while Sreeja was not present at the house, this has led to suspicions and natives filed a complaint to the police. Police assess that Ananthu committed suicide after his brothers did not allow him to play with them as he is a heart patient. Ananthu is Sreeja’s son from her first marriage. His father had passed away. Vallikunnam SI Dr.B.Aneesh said that the finger print experts will reach the spot on Monday and collect evidence.