This video reports on the tragic death of Dr. Sheba Rachel (also known as Lakshmi R. Panicker), a 30-year-old senior medical officer at Mar Sleeva Medicity in Cherpumkal, Pala. She was found dead in her hostel room in Kozhuvumkul, having apparently committed suicide by hanging. Dr. Sheba, the daughter of V. Ranganath and retired Tehsildar Sathiyamma, was married to Subin P. Varghese. The report mentions that Sheba, who was born into a Hindu family as Lakshmi, had converted to Christianity and married Subin with her family’s consent. Her colleagues and family members were left shocked by the news, as she was found after she failed to emerge from her room for an entire day.
The local police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to her death. While preliminary findings suggest suicide, authorities are examining her mobile phone records and speaking with family and colleagues to rule out any foul play or to identify potential triggers, such as domestic issues or work-related stress. Forensic and fingerprint experts have also visited the scene to collect evidence. Dr. Sheba’s funeral services were held on Monday at St. Mary’s Orthodox Valiya Church in Ullannoor, following public viewing at her ancestral home in Pathanamthitta and her husband’s residence in Kulanada.
