PUDTOL, Apayao June 30 – A 35-year old laborer died after he allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside a classroom in a school at Cacalaggan, here, Tuesday.
Police authorities identified the alleged suicide victim as Raffy Ranchez Bangalan, 35, single, laborer, and a resident of barangay Bagu, Pamplona, Cagayan.
Initial police investigation showed the lifeless body of the victim was seen by concerned residents who reported the matter to the concerned authorities who immediately brought the body down from the ceiling of the classroom.
The victim allegedly tried to commit suicide several days earlier but he was pacified by his fellow laborers.
The victim’s body was brought home by his relatives to their place to give him the necessary wake and burial rites.
By Dexter A. See