IB officer’s death: Family suspects foul play, demands thorough probe
The family of the woman Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer whose body was found near a railway track in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram suspects foul play and has registered a police complaint. The family is demanding a detailed investigation into the case.The deceased, identified as Megha, was found dead on Monday, March 24 morning. Sivadasan, her uncle, said they suspected foul play in her death. He stated that she had no history of depression, contrary to reports in some sections of the media suggesting suicide as the cause.“We have no reason to believe that she was suffering from depression. We have now registered a complaint with the local police station, requesting a proper investigation. We have also written to IB officials to ensure a thorough probe,” said Sivadasan.After completing her night duty, Megha left the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport premises early on Monday morning. Her body was later found near the railway track. Megha’s identity card, which was found on her body, facilitated her quick identification.On Monday, following the incident, the loco pilot of the Pune-Kanyakumari train informed the police that, despite sounding the horn, a woman failed to move away from the track and instead jumped in front of the speeding train.Megha’s body reached her residence in Pathanamthitta on Monday night. She was the only child of her parents. The last rites will be conducted later on Tuesday, March 25. Megha had been working at the international airport for the past year, and with the family now raising suspicions, both the police and IB officials have intensified the investigation.The police have begun examining her mobile phone records. The last dialled number is under investigation. Sources said that once the police identify the person she last spoke to, they may obtain crucial leads in the case. If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.Tamil NaduState health department's suicide helpline: 104Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)Andhra PradeshLife Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584KarnatakaSahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222KeralaMaithri: 0484 2540530Chaithram: 0484 2361161Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.TelanganaState government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pmAasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.24x7 Helpline: 9820466726Click here for working helplines across India.
THE family of the woman Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer whose body was found near a railway track in Thiruvananthapuram suspects foul play and has registered a police complaint. The family is demanding a detailed investigation into the case.
The deceased, identified as Megha, was found dead on Monday, March 24. Sivadasan, her uncle, said they suspected foul play in her death. He stated that she had no history of depression, contrary to reports in some sections of the media suggesting suicide as the cause.
“We have no reason to believe that she was suffering from depression. We have now registered a complaint with the local police station, requesting a proper investigation. We have also written to IB officials to ensure a thorough probe,” said Sivadasan.
After completing her night duty, Megha left the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport premises early on Monday morning. Her body was later found near the railway track. Megha’s identity card, which was found on her body, facilitated her quick identification.
On Monday, following the incident, the loco pilot of the Pune-Kanyakumari train informed the police that, despite sounding the horn, a woman failed to move away from the track and instead jumped in front of the speeding train.
Megha’s body reached her residence in Pathanamthitta on Monday night. She was the only child of her parents. The last rites will be conducted later on Tuesday, March 25.
Megha had been working at the international airport for the past year, and with the family now raising suspicions, both the police and IB officials have intensified the investigation.
The police have begun examining her mobile phone records. The last dialled number is under investigation. Sources said that once the police identify the person she last spoke to, they may obtain crucial leads in the case.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.
