Catholic Nun ends life by jumping into well
Udupi: A catholic nun allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a well due to chronic health problems, at Karunalaya Old age home Doopadakatte Brahmavar here on October 21.
According to the police Sr Arul Selvi who was working as a teacher in the Nirmala English Medium School Brahmavar was suffering from chronic health problems. After treatment, she had recovered but was mentally depressed.
On October 20, Sr Selvi went to her room after the night prayer. On October 21, at around 5:30 am, after having her morning tea, she went out of the room and did not come back for the Morning Prayer. The inmates and other nuns searched for her and found her body in the nearby well. The body was lifted with the help of locals, Fire and Rescue Service personnel. It is suspected that she might have taken the drastic step because of health issues.
Sr Jaya M superior of the Old age home has filed a complaint in the Brahmavar Police station and investigation is on.