Suicide attempt leads to tragic death of three in Coimbatore

In Coimbatore, a man's suicide attempt resulted in a fire that killed three people, including himself, and severely injured four others. The incident occurred in a room where seven people were present.


Coimbatore: A tragic incident unfolded in Coimbatore when a man's suicide attempt resulted in the death of three people, including himself, and left four others severely injured. The incident took place in a room where seven people were present at the time.

Alaguraj, who had recently been released from prison, was reportedly struggling with mental distress. In a state of inebriation, he attempted to take his own life. The situation took a disastrous turn when Alaguraj, who was in the kitchen with a can of petrol, suddenly threw the can, causing a fire that engulfed not only him but also his friends who were in the room.

Of the seven people present in the room, three, including Alaguraj, died on the spot. The remaining four were admitted to the hospital with severe burns. Three of the survivors have suffered 90% burns, while one has 20% burns, adding to the tragedy of the situation.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the devastating consequences of mental health issues and substance abuse. Local authorities are investigating the incident to gather more details about the circumstances that led to this tragic event.

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