Jaffna student who secured nine A grades at O/L dies by suicide

A young student from Uduppiddy in Jaffna, who obtained nine A grades at last year’s GCE Ordinary Level examination, died by suicide on Sunday.

The student, identified as A. Surendran, was found at his home while other family members were away.

A neighbour who noticed him raised the alarm, and he was taken to hospital. Doctors later confirmed that he had died.

The reason for his death has not yet been established.

A post-mortem examination is due to be conducted at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.

Uduppiddy Police are investigating the incident.