The police at the site of the crime at the School of Medical Education, Kottayam. When they stood back, he set himself and the girl ablaze with a lighter. Renjin, resident medical officer (RMO) of the hospital, the boy suffered 80% burns and the girl 65%. Sources in the SME said both were seeing each other for some time, but the girl backed out some time ago. Two students who tried to help the girl also suffered burns.

Source: The Hindu February 02, 2017 02:54 UTC