CHENNAI: Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old college student from Ayyalur in Dindigul district, amid allegations of illegal medical practices in the region.

The deceased, identified as Vichithra, daughter of Amshavalli Karuppaiah from Ayyalur Kaspa, was a first-year Computer Science student at a government college in Dindigul. According to a Daily Thanthi report, she was admitted to a hospital two days ago after complaining of ill health. Initial medical examinations reportedly revealed that she was pregnant.

However, the young woman passed away on October 28, triggering outrage in Ayyalur and surrounding areas.

Locals allege that several unqualified practitioners are operating fake hospitals and medical shops in Ayyalur, Vadamadurai, Kombaripatti, Puthur, Natham, Send

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