After monkey scare, newlywed woman dies after falling from temple hill in Tamil Nadu
A 24-year-old woman died after falling from a temple hill in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district. The incident occurred when she panicked after being surrounded by a group of monkeys she was feeding.
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TUTICORIN: A 24-year-old woman, who got married a month ago, died after falling off the hilltop of the Kalugumalai Ucchi Pillayar temple on Friday evening in the Tuticorin district.The deceased was identified as Anitha, 24, wife of Suresh, an abroad worker from South Thittangulam of Kovilpatti. The couple got married a month ago and went to offer prayers at the Ucchi Pillayar temple at Kalugumalai.Police sources said at around 5.30 pm in the evening, she reportedly fed the monkeys with bananas. Suddenly, after a group of monkeys surrounded her, in panic she started running and fell off at 120 feet from the hilltop and died on the spot.On information, fire and rescue services personnel reached the spot and rescued the body. Police rushed to the spot and sent the body to Kovilpatti Govt Hospital for autopsy examination.Further, a case was registered by Kalugumalai police, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in ChennaiStay updated with the latest Chennai news. Download the TOI App.
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