COIMBATORE: A 23-year-old college student died while trekking on the Velliangiri Hills in Coimbatore district on Thursday night.
The deceased has been identified as S Mukesh Kumar, 23, of Perumal Kovil Street near Peedamneri in Dharmapuri district. He was staying in a rented house near Telugupalayam and pursuing a Pharm D course at a private college in the area.
Mukesh Kumar and eight of his friends began the trek around 10pm on Thursday. When they reached the fifth hill around 2pm, he complained of chest pain. Soon, he collapsed and died.
His friends informed forest department officials. Forest department personnel helped bring the body down from the hills. The Alanthurai police registered a case and began investigations.
Tysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India i...
Read MoreTysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India in Coimbatore. As a crime reporter, he covers crime trends, defence, and the railways. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. In addition to crime reporting, he also writes on sports and has a background as a professional cricket player.
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