Man kills self in Kochi three days after transgender associate’s suicide

By Express News Service
KOCHI: Three days after the suicide of 28-year-old transgender activist Ananya Kumari Alex after alleged medical negligence throughout a intercourse reassignment surgical procedure, her male associate was discovered useless at his good friend’s rented house close to Vyttila in Kochi on Friday.

Jiju Girija, 36, a local of Jagathy, Thaikavu village in Thiruvananthapuram district, allegedly died by suicide after hanging from the ceiling fan utilizing a plastic rope, police stated.

As per the preliminary report, melancholy following the sudden dying of Ananya is cited as the rationale for the alleged suicide of Jiju. A method skilled by career, Jiju had been dwelling with Ananya for the final a number of months.

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“After the death of Ananya on Tuesday, Jiju had shifted to his friend’s rented home at Jawaharnagar, near Vyttila. As he was feeling lonely, he invited me to their room. It was around 10.30 in the morning he called me on my mobile. Though I reached the home around 3 pm, the door was closed from inside. It was with the help of the house owner that we opened the door,” stated Nikhil, who first noticed the physique of Jiju.

According to him, two of their pals had been additionally staying on the home. “They were in the home till around 2.30 pm. Since they wanted to give a birthday treat to Rahul, the owner of the rented house, they went out to buy some cakes. Jiju seems to have committed suicide when they left the home. He was upset and depressed after the death of Ananya. He also posted a Facebook post just minutes before,” Nikhil stated.

Meanwhile, the Maradu police have registered a case beneath Section 174 of IPC and launched a probe. “As per the preliminary investigation report, it is a clear case of suicide. We are waiting for the post mortem report. Based on that, we can start a detailed probe,” stated the police officer.

(If you’re having suicidal ideas, or are anxious a couple of good friend or want emotional help, somebody is at all times there to pay attention. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050 (obtainable 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 02225521111, which is accessible Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)