Sun Nov 02 12:42:15 UTC 2025: News Article:
Tragic Discovery: Missing Teen Found Dead in Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai, India – November 2, 2025 – A pall of grief has fallen over Manalmedu in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu following the discovery of the body of 13-year-old A. Arul Selvan. The boy, who had been residing at his aunt’s house after the death of his mother, was reported missing on Saturday evening after he left to go fishing and did not return.
His uncle, Ilavarasan, filed a missing person report with the Manalmedu police. Local residents discovered the body near his residence at approximately 7:00 AM on Sunday morning.
Police investigation into the death is ongoing, with preliminary findings indicating no visible external injuries. Authorities suspect a possible suicide and have registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The body has been sent to the Mayiladuthurai Government Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Authorities are urging anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts to seek help. Resources are available through the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416, and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.
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A 13-year-old boy, A. Arul Selvan, was found dead near his home in Manalmedu, Mayiladuthurai district, after being reported missing. He had been living with his aunt due to his mother’s passing. He went out to fish on Saturday evening but didn’t return. Police suspect suicide as there were no external injuries. A case has been registered, and a post-mortem examination will be performed. Suicide prevention resources are provided.
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