An Indian-origin British citizen allegedly attempted suicide in his hotel room at Kaithamukku in the city on Tuesday. The Vanchiyoor police said 73-year-old Kamal Deen had been in the State for the past three months. But due to the COVID-19 lockdown, he was unable to travel back home. His attempts to catch one of the flights back home were unsuccessful. (Suicide Prevention Helpline: Disha - 1056, 0471-2552056)

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2020 17:49 UTC