Sun Feb 02 16:37:41 UTC 2025: ## Man Dies by Suicide After Home Sealed Over Unpaid Loan in Tamil Nadu
**THOOTHUKUDI, February 2, 2025** – A 45-year-old man died by suicide in Vallanadu, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday after a private financial institution sealed his home for unpaid loan installments. Sankaran and his wife, Pathrakali, 43, allegedly ingested poison when employees arrived to seal the property following a court order.
Both were rushed to Tirunelveli Government College and Hospital, but Sankaran died en route. His wife is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.
The incident sparked outrage in Vallanadu, with relatives and residents blocking the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli highway and refusing to accept Sankaran’s body until the financial institution pledged assistance to the family. Following negotiations, the protest ended and the body was released. Police investigations are ongoing.
**Note:** The original text also included information about various sections of The Hindu newspaper; this has been omitted as it is not relevant to the news story. The suicide prevention helplines have been retained as they are crucial public service information.
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