KOLLAM: A man, daughter of the 17-year-old girl abducted by the panchayat member, committed suicide on Thursday. Her mother, who also attempted suicide is undergoing treatment. The incident happened early this morning. The girl is presently under the care of child welfare panel.

The girl’s mother fell down when the rope used for hanging broke amidst the murder attempt. She later attempted suicide by slitting her wrist. The girl’s father had phoned his elder son-in-law saying that he was going to end his life. They were taken to the hospital after he reached home.

The accused in the case is Kottangara panchayat member T S Manivarnan. Her parents complained that he annoyed her via phone and abducted her. The accused reached her school to teach drama. He was arrested earlier. He has been remanded. His phone records show him calling the girl more than hundred times after midnight.