Friend of deceased social media influencer found hanging in Kasaragod
Kasaragod (Kerala) (PTI): A 30-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Mannipadi here on Sunday, days after the death of his close friend, social media influencer Chinnupappu, police said.
The deceased, identified as Sandesh K, was found hanging in a room at his house in the afternoon.
According to police, Sandesh was a close friend of Reshma K (25), popularly known as Chinnupappu, a social media influencer.
On February 9, Chinnupappu was found dead at her rented quarters on Azad Road in Kudlu near Kasaragod.
Police had then registered a case of unnatural death, suspecting suicide.
Police had recorded Sandesh’s statement as part of the investigation into Reshma’s death, officials said.
According to police, Sandesh was reportedly distressed following Reshma’s death.
Officials at the Kasaragod police station said Sandesh was found hanging in a room at his residence by relatives and was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Police have initiated an investigation after registering a case for unnatural death, and the body will be handed over to relatives after the postmortem examination, they added.
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Jharkhand: 2 killed, 5 injured after being run over by truck
Garhwa/Hazaribag (PTI): Two persons were killed and five others injured after being allegedly run over by a truck in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Thursday evening, police said.
The deceased were standing near a roadside puncture repair shop in Charhi when the accident happened, they said.
The injured persons were admitted to the Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital, they added.
"The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained," said a police officer.
In another accident in Garhwa, two men in their mid-20s died after being hit by a speeding tractor, police said.
The accident happened in the Mahuliya panchayat in the Garhwa police station area in the early hours, they said.
"Rahul Chaudhary (26) and Nandlal Ram (26) were standing near their motorcycle on the roadside. A speeding tractor coming from the opposite direction hit them. Rahul died on the spot, while Nandlal succumbed to the injuries while being taken to the Sadar Hospital," said a police officer.
"Immediately after the mishap, the tractor driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. The tractor has been seized, and raids are underway to apprehend the absconding driver," he said.
