A class 12 girl student of a government aided school near here was found dead on Monday on the premises of the institution-run hostel, police said. It has been reported to them that she allegedly killed herself and an FIR has been registered, Deputy Inspector General of Police, M Sathiya Priya told reporters. The investigation in the matter is transferred to the Crime Branch-CID (CB-CID), she said. The CB-CID would begin investigation soon and the post-mortem is likely to be conducted on Monday.

A preliminary inquiry has been conducted by local police and the information related to it cannot be disclosed, she said answering a question. Asked if the school hostel had the requisite approvals, she said that competent authorities are looking into the matter.