NILAMBUR: A young woman doctor died in Malappuram after overdosing on pills. The deceased has been identified as Marutha native Reshma (26), daughter of Mohan Kumar. The incident took place at her home on Sunday night.

Reshma was found lying unconscious after taking an overdose of pills. Though she was immediately rushed to the Perinthalmanna EMS Co-operative Hospital, she could not be saved. Reshma, who was doing dental house surgery at the Karnataka Medical College, had an affair with a young man from Edakkara. The youth, who had initially agreed to the marriage, had recently backed down. According to her relatives, Reshma committed suicide due to mental distress caused by this. The family demanded a detailed investigation.