Tamil Nadu: Two Veterinary College girl students attempt suicide

Chennai: In a shocking incident, two second year girl students of the Madras Veterinary College, who were staying in the college hostel, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming a chemical solution from a lab last night.

The girl students, identified as Mathi (19) and Asmath Fathima (20) of Vellore, consumed mercury sulphate and were admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), where their condition was said to be serious, police sources said.

Both of them were staying in the college hostel and were close friends. When one of their friends, found them lying unconscious, they were immediately admitted to a hospital," police added.

The duo had some issues with the hostel warden as students were asked to stick to hostel timings.

Police also recovered a suicide note saying that they don't want to live.

Further investigation is on. (UNI)