Mother and Two Daughters Found Dead on Railway Tracks in Virudhunagar

VIRUDHUNAGAR: In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu, a 55-year-old woman and her two daughters were found dead along the railway tracks near Pattampudhur on Wednesday. Authorities suspect the deaths may have been a case of suicide.

The victims have been identified as D. Rajavalli (55), D. Mariammal (27), and D. Muthupechi (25). According to the police, Rajavalli, a daily wage labourer, had been suffering from kidney-related health issues and was reportedly concerned about her daughters’ future. Both daughters were speech-impaired and had mental disabilities.

The bodies were recovered and sent to the Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital for postmortem examination. The Thoothukudi railway police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

Authorities urge the public to seek support in times of emotional distress. Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or seeking help can contact Sneha Foundation at 044-24640050, Tele Manas at 14416 (24×7), or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences helpline, at 022-25521111 (available Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm).