25-year-old tourist jumps to death in Kolukkumalai gorge
A 25-year-old tourist from Chennai died by suicide after jumping into a 700-foot gorge at the Kolukkumalai peak in Munnar. Local police and rescue teams recovered the body, and initial reports suggest the act was driven by personal relationship issues.
Why it matters
This incident highlights safety concerns at popular tourism destinations and the broader issue of mental health awareness.
A 25-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into a gorge at the Kolukkumalai tourism destination near Suryanelli in Munnar, along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as N. Dravinesh, a resident of Abhiramapuram in Chennai. According to the police, the incident occurred around 7 a.m.
The report is a straightforward, factual account of a tragic event without editorializing.
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