Nun's body found inside well at Kerala convent, police suspect death by suicide
The body of a 42-year-old nun was found inside the well of a convent in Kerala's Kollam district on Friday. Police suspect that Sister Mebil Joseph died by suicide.
In Short
- An alleged suicide note was recovered from Sister Mebil's room
- The incident has come to light from the Workers of St Joseph convent in Kureepuzha
- It is too early to comment on the cause of death, said Kollam City Police Commissioner
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.
In the letter, the deceased nun said that she was unable to handle "physical difficulties" and her body would be found inside the well at the convent.
Kollam City Police Commissioner said a case of unnatural death has been registered in this regard and further investigation is underway.
Commissioner T Narayanan added, "It is too early to comment on the cause of death. Inquest and other procedures are being carried out in the presence of senior officials. Forensic and other relevant teams have also been roped in to thoroughly examine the area. The actual cause of death can be ascertained only after autopsy."