Salem woman, 40, hangs self at quarantine centre

Salem: A 40-year-old woman committed suicide in a quarantine facility in Salem city on Monday. The reason behind her suicide is still unknown, police said.
The deceased was identified as K Mariammal, a homemaker from Pali area near Kondalampatty here.
According to the Kannankurichi police, a neighbour had tested positive for Covid-19 on June 30, following which Mariammal was taken to the quarantine centre at the Salem Government Arts and Science College for Women by the health department officials. “She and her neighbours tested negative for the virus,” V Thangavel, inspector of Kannankurichi police station, told TOI.
Health department officials had asked her to stay in the quarantine centre for a few more days though she had tested negative. On Monday morning, Mariammal was found hanging in a room.
“She could have committed suicide due to fear of Covid infection,” Thangavel added.
Police have registered a case.