Kasargod : A man who quarantined in hospital and accused in harassing a 16-year-old boy ended his life here on Sunday July 19.

The deceased has been identified as Shaijo Damodaran (38) of Vellarikundu Malom.

He had been admitted to Poodamkallu taluk hospital and was under observation.

On Sunday evening, he was found hanging in the bathroom of the hospital.

He had been booked under POCSO Act for allegedly harassing a 16-year-old boy and was arrested on July 15. He was later sent to judicial custody. He had earlier also been accused of sexually harassing a girl.

Sources said that he had previously attempted suicide by trying to slit his wrist. The police had rushed him to the district hospital.