Mangalore, Mar 25, 2014 : A young pair of lovers, both teenagers have reportedly attempted to end their lives by jumping into the breakwater at Panambur late light on March 23, Sunday.
The girl it is learnt, survived the suicide bid and returned home, while the boy is reported missing.
According to sources, Punith Kumar (17) from Kulai, a I PUC student of Gokarnanatha College in Mangalore was in love with a girl of his class. It is learnt, he was a dejected lot after he performed poorly in one of the subjects in the final examination.
He had reportedly left home on March 23, Sunday afternoon. Late in the night, he along with his girl friend decided to end life and jumped into the water. The girl however returned home later on, while the boy is missing.
His father Upendra Salian has lodged a complaint with Suratkal Police. Punith is lean and is 163 cm tall and has wheatish complexion.
The girl hails from Koorikatta in Baikampady and a search is on for Punith on the basis of the girl’s statement.