“Mental Health Therapist Dies After Falling from Private Hospital in Kochi”

Cheranallur (Kochi) ∙ A mental health therapist who came for treatment at a private hospital in Ponekara was found dead after falling from the building. Dr. Lakshmi Vijayan (32), a doctor at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), died at her home in Adimali Panikkal Kallai, Idukki. The incident happened around 5 am yesterday.

Dr. Lakshmi came to the hospital with her mother for surgery and treatment following the accident in Delhi. She got up to go to the washroom at 4 o’clock yesterday morning and was late in coming back.

Cheranallur police registered a case. SI KX Thomas said that prima facie there is no other mystery in the incident and CCTV footage of them going to the 10th floor has been obtained. The body was handed over to the relatives after police action.

Father: Piramadam Manakkakala (Pulingunnel) MG Vijayan (Retd. Teacher Shalyampara SNV UP School), Mother: Pala Mevita Chengazasseril Usha (Teacher Ambazhachal Srinarayana Public School). Sister: Abja. The cremation will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. near Pampakuda South Piramadam LP School.

English Summary: Psychiatric expert found dead falling from hospital building