In a shocking incident, a 38–year old woman attempted to end her life after strangulating her 12-year-old daughter to death in Koottickal on Sunday.
The incident took place around 4 a.m when the woman, identified as 38-year-old Laijeena killed her daughter, identified as Shamna and jumped into a well in the premises of her house. On an alarm raised by the locals, police and fire personnel reached the spot and rescued the woman.
The 12-year-old girl, too was taken to a hospital but was declared brought dead.
The investigators recovered a note written by Laijeena from their house. Preliminary investigations suggested that the woman had been undergoing treatment for mental illness.
Mundakkayam police have booked a case for murder. The victim's father, identified as Shemeer Khan, has been working abroad.
Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling Maithri - 0484-2342703
