KOCHI: A man who tried to commit suicide and the neighbour who tried to save him died in Thrikkakara. Kollamkudy native Kinattinkal Babu (58) tried to commit suicide by hanging himself from the rafters of the house following a family dispute. Although Baby was soon taken to the nearby hospital after untangling the noose, his life could not be saved. Baby's neighbour CT Sasi (57), who untangled the noose, collapsed and died soon after.

Sasi had undergone two heart surgeries. The incident happened at 11.30 pm on Friday. Sasi reached Baby's house after hearing the loud cry of Baby's wife. After cutting the rope, he placed Baby on the cot. Following this, the locals rushed Baby to the nearby Sun Rise Hospital. Later, Sasi collapsed due to cardiac arrest and was rushed to the same hospital, However, his life could not be saved. Both Baby and Sasi were close friends.

Sasi's cremation was held yesterday at 2 pm at the Athani public crematorium in Kakkanad. Wife: Kalyani, Daughter: Viji Sasi. Son-in-law: Shaiju. Baby's funeral took place at 4 pm yesterday. Wife: Shirley. Children: Manu and Neetu. In-laws: Shaimi and Biju.