Kochi, Feb 6 (NationPress) Authorities in Kochi are still struggling to uncover the truth behind the tragic suicide of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Chottanikkara, which occurred 10 days after her body was discovered in a deserted granite quarry close to her residence.

The mention of a possible Korean link to this tragic event continues to perplex educators, parents, and law enforcement.

The girl, identified as Adithya, had left home that morning claiming she was heading to school, only for her body to be later found in the quarry filled with water, raising alarming questions regarding the events that led to her death.

Adithya, aged 16, was the daughter of Mahesh and Remya. Investigators state that the enigma surrounding her case has intensified due to delays in analyzing crucial digital evidence, coupled with ongoing concerns regarding the legitimacy of an online account associated with the situation.

A suicide note retrieved from Adithya's school bag reveals she took her life after experiencing emotional turmoil stemming from the death of a Korean friend she met on Instagram.

The note indicates that she had made contact with this individual on January 1 and learned of his passing around January 19, leading to overwhelming mental distress that drove her to take such a drastic action.

Despite the gravity of the situation, the police have yet to access or review the girl's mobile phone, even a week after her demise, raising alarms among educators and the general public.

There are strong suspicions that the Instagram account in question may not be genuine.

Teachers noted that the account had only 12 followers, which casts significant doubt on claims of its association with a well-known Korean figure.

Educators have voiced worries that more children might fall victim to similar online “Korean romance” scams, which allegedly exploit names and images of international celebrities to psychologically manipulate teenagers.

The lengthy suicide note spans nearly two-and-a-half pages and is written in both English and Korean.

In her note, Adithya conveyed profound sorrow for leaving her devoted parents but stated she could not endure the pain caused by her friend's reported death.

Police confirmed that additional notes in Korean were located in one of her books, and translations of these Korean sections are currently underway.

At the time of her death, Adithya was a first-year student enrolled in the Lab Technician program at the Chottanikkara Government Vocational Higher Secondary School.

The investigation remains active, with a focus now shifting to cyber and forensic elements.