WAYANAD: A youngster was arrested in the suicide of ninth-standard student Alina Benny in Wayanad. Adityan (20), a native of Kanichukulangara, Alappuzha, was arrested by Noolpuzha police on Friday for the crime of inciting suicide. He was produced in court and remanded.

Alina, a student of Cheeral Govt. Higher Secondary School was found hanging dead at her relative's house on the 20th of December. The family alleged a mystery in the sudden death of the teen. Cyber police got involved in the case and checked her Instagram account when the reason came to light.

Adityan befriended the girl through Instagram. They soon got close and started talking daily. It was at this time that Alina learned about Adityan having another relationship. This led to a bitter feud between them and created a wedge in their relationship. A team led by Noolpuzha SHO A J Amit Singh took Adityan into custody from his workplace in Ernakulam.

Earlier, there was a campaign against the school authorities in connection with Alina's suicide. It was alleged that the teacher’s scolding her for not contributing to the school anniversary celebration led to the suicide.