Kasaragod, Kerala: Kasaragod District Collector Arjun Pandian has ordered an inquiry into the death by suicide of A Ashalatha (42), senior clerk at the Endosulphan Cell of the Collectorate and a district council member of the NGO Union. Ashalatha died on August 9 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode after consuming rat poison. “At around 10 am on the 7th, I mixed three packets of rat poison (Ratol) with ice cream and consumed it. (Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or thoughts of self-harm, seek professional support without delay. You can contact Tele-MANAS, a 24x7 mental health helpline by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at 14416 or 1800-891-4416.)