Wed May 21 16:30:32 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

This is a news brief from “The Hindu,” published on May 21, 2025, concerning the suicide of a 30-year-old bank employee named Suriya in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, India. Suriya attempted suicide on May 16th and died in a hospital in Madurai on Wednesday. His family protested at the hospital, refusing to accept his body. His wife, Rajapavithra, has filed a petition with the Sivaganga Superintendent of Police, alleging that Suriya’s colleagues abetted his suicide. The brief also includes information about suicide prevention helplines. Finally, there is a list of various topics The Hindu covers, such as world affairs from an Indian perspective, local Karnataka news, cinema reviews, technology news, science, data analysis, health, and book reviews.

**News Article:**

**Bank Employee’s Suicide Sparks Protest, Allegations of Abetment**

**SIVAGANGA, May 21, 2025** – A 30-year-old bank employee from Tirupattur in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, has died after attempting suicide on May 16th. Suriya, an employee of a private bank, was found unconscious and rushed to Tirupattur Government Hospital before being transferred to a private hospital in Madurai, where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

The circumstances surrounding Suriya’s death have ignited controversy. Following the arrival of his body at Government Rajaji Hospital, his family staged a protest, refusing to accept it. Suriya’s wife, Rajapavithra, has filed a formal complaint with Sivaganga Superintendent of Police Ashish Rawat, alleging that Suriya’s colleagues played a role in abetting his suicide. An investigation into these allegations is pending.

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts is urged to seek help. Resources are available through the State’s health helpline at 104, Tele-MANAS at 14416, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline at 044-24640050, and the Speak2Us helpline at 9375493754.

*The Hindu* is following this developing story.

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