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Catholic nun found dead inside well in Kerala convent

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A 42-year-old nun was found dead inside the well of a convent in Kerala's Kollam district on Friday. Identified as Mebil Joseph, the deceased nun hailed from Pavumba in Kollam district.

Based on a preliminary assessment, police officials believe that the nun died by suicide.

Sister Mebil's body was discovered on Friday morning inside the well at the Workers of St Joseph convent in Kureepuzha.

According to the local police, other members of the convent launched a search for Sister Mebil Joseph after her absence from the morning prayers. While they could not find the nun, members of the convent discovered a letter in Sister Mebil's room.