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Hyderabad: A 17-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging in a welfare hostel in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Saturday, February 11.
The girl, a student of Government Social Welfare Residential College at Imampet, was a resident of Suryapet town. While it appeared to be a suicide, the family has alleged foul play.
The girl had participated in a farewell party before the incident. The police are investigating the case, and the family’s allegations are being looked into.
This tragic incident has raised concerns about the well-being and safety of students in welfare hostels, particularly those from marginalized communities.
A thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the girl’s death and to address any potential lapses in the hostel’s security and welfare measures.
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