Tragedy in the Forest: A Father's Desperate Sacrifice

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded as 47-year-old V T Shijo was found dead in Moongampara forest, having taken his own life over financial stress. The incident has cast a shadow over the district, as family members reveal the desperation driving Shijo's tragic decision.

Shijo's son had secured a place at an engineering college in Tamil Nadu, but the family was unable to meet the fees required for admission, plunging the family into turmoil. The father's inability to fund his child's education weighed heavily on him, leading to this unfortunate outcome.

The family's financial strain was further exacerbated by pending 12-year salary arrears owed to Shijo's wife, an aided school teacher. Despite her receiving a regular salary since February, bureaucratic delays in disbursing the arrears amplified their hardships, triggering a series of unfortunate events culminating in Shijo's death.

(With inputs from agencies.)