Chennai: Drug Overdose Suspected After Teenager Collapses and Dies on Station Platform in Pulianthope, Probe Launched
A probe has been initiated by authorities following the sudden death of a teenager at Esplanade Station in Pulianthope. The 17-year-old, identified as Zakir, collapsed shortly after experiencing vomiting on Friday afternoon at the station on Friday, May 24.
Chennai, May 26: A probe has been initiated by authorities following the sudden death of a teenager at Esplanade Station in . The 17-year-old, identified as Zakir, collapsed shortly after experiencing vomiting on Friday afternoon at the station on Friday, May 24. He was rushed to Government Stanley Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. While initial suspicions point towards a prescription drug overdose, authorities await the results of a viscera report to confirm the cause of death.
According to the Times of India report, Zakir, the son of an autorickshaw driver, had left school after Class 10 to assist an electrician. As per the report, on the day of the incident, Zakir and his friend Kashif went to Loan Square in George Town to meet their friend Abinesh. Abinesh, a suspect in multiple assault and drug-related cases, had recently been released on bail and resides on the pavement. After spending some time with him, Zakir began vomiting around 3 pm and subsequently collapsed. Chennai Shocker: Teenager Dies After ‘Injecting Himself With Drug’ at Friend’s Birthday Celebration in Hotel.
He was rushed to Government Stanley Hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival. The hospital authorities immediately informed the police, who arrived shortly after and subsequently launched an investigation. With Zakir's body being sent for autopsy, police noted injection marks on Zakir's hands and legs, indicative of prolonged drug abuse. His parents expressed shock upon learning about their son's drug habit, recounting his recent complaints of feeling unwell. Chennai Shocker: Teacher Wakes Up Student Sleeping in Classroom Under Drugs Influence, Gets Punched in Face in Wimco Nagar.
Authorities are also delving into the drug trafficking networks operating in the region, with a senior official from the Tamil Nadu drug control department highlighting the influx of drugs from various states via courier services and online platforms. Efforts to curb this flow have been initiated, including communication with authorities in other states, albeit with limited success thus far.
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