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23-year-old woman dies by suicide in Hyderabad hostel; beau held

The accused has been booked on charges of abetment of suicide.

Hyderabad: Gachibowli police arrested a man in connection with the suicide of a 23-year-old woman at a co-living hostel in Hyderabad.

The arrest was made following a complaint filed by Devarampally Ravi Kumar regarding the death of his niece, Molli Durga, who was staying at Elite Co-Living Hostel in Gachibowli.

Hyderabad woman argued with beau before jumping from hostel

According to police, Durga was in a relationship with Sai Kumar Posti, a delivery executive. Investigators said the couple often had disagreements over his alleged behavior and harassment.

An argument reportedly took place between the two on the night of June 5 over Sai Kumar’s alcohol consumption.

Soon after the quarrel, Durga allegedly jumped from the hostel building at around 10 pm. She suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a private hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared her dead.

Family seeks action

In the complaint, the victim’s family alleged that continuous harassment by the accused led to the incident. They requested the police to take action.

After conducting a preliminary inquiry and examining the complaint, Gachibowli police registered a case against Sai Kumar Posti and arrested him.

The accused has been booked on charges of abetment of suicide.

Further investigation is going on.

This post was last modified on June 7, 2026 11:30 am

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Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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