Man dies at Ramanathapuram hospital after bid to end life following a spat with brother
A 36-year-old man died at a government hospital in Ramanathapuram after attempting suicide following a violent altercation with his brother. The man had previously stabbed his brother and was facing legal consequences before the incident occurred.
Why it matters
The case underscores the intersection of domestic violence, mental health crises, and the need for accessible suicide prevention resources.
A patient who tried to end his life at the Ramanathapuram Government Medical College and Hospital under the influence of alcohol died on Tuesday.
The police said, Krishnan, 36, a resident of Anna Nagar in Uchhipuli under the influence of alcohol went to the house of his younger brother Muneeswaran, 30, two days ago. Krishnan allegedly attacked his mother at Mr. Muneeswaran’s house.
When Mr. Muneeswaran intervened, an argument broke out between the two. During the altercation, Krishnan allegedly stabbed Mr. Muneeswaran with a knife.
Mr. Muneeswaran is under treatment at the Ramanathapuram Government Medical College and Hospital. The Uchhipuli police had registered a case against Krishnan and had been searching for him.
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