Zakir : "Teenager Dies on Chennai Station Platform, Overdose Suspected, Investigation Underway"

– Teenager Collapses and Dies on Station Platform in Pulianthope
– Drug Overdose Suspected After Teenager Collapses on Station Platform in Pulianthope.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Chennai, May 26: Authorities have launched a probe into the sudden death of a teenager at Esplanade Station in Pulianthope. The 17-year-old, identified as Zakir, collapsed after experiencing vomiting on Friday afternoon at the station on May 24. He was rushed to Government Stanley Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. While initial suspicions point towards a prescription drug overdose, authorities are waiting for the results of a viscera report to confirm the cause of death.

According to a report by The Times of India, Zakir, the son of an autorickshaw driver, had left school after Class 10 to assist an electrician. On the day of the incident, Zakir and his friend Kashif met their friend Abinesh at Loan Square in George Town. Abinesh, a suspect in multiple assault and drug-related cases, had recently been released on bail and resides on the pavement. After spending some time with him, Zakir started vomiting around 3 pm and collapsed.

He was immediately taken to Government Stanley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The hospital authorities informed the police, who then launched an investigation. Police noticed injection marks on Zakir’s hands and legs, suggesting prolonged drug abuse. His parents were shocked to learn about their son’s drug habit, recalling his recent complaints of feeling unwell.

Authorities are also looking into the drug trafficking networks in the region. A senior official from the Tamil Nadu drug control department highlighted the influx of drugs from various states through courier services and online platforms. Efforts to stop this flow have been initiated, including coordination with authorities in other states, although success has been limited so far.