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Telangana: Student dies by suicide after harassment by social media friend

Despite victim's repeated rejections, the accused continued to harass her in the name of love.

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old pharmacy student died by suicide on Thursday night, August 8, in Domadugu village of Medak district, allegedly due to continuous harassment by a social media friend forcing her to marry him.

The accused has been identified as Srihari.

Speaking to Siasat.com, an official from Jinnaram police station stated, “The accused befriended the victim, Tejaswini, through social media after she recently moved from another village. A few days later, he confessed his love and proposed marriage. When she rejected him, he continued to harass her. Frustrated, the victim jumped from the third floor of the building.”

“She suffered severe head injuries and died on the way to the hospital. A case has been filed for abetment to suicide, and efforts are underway to apprehend the accused,” the official added.

Further investigation is ongoing.

This post was last modified on August 9, 2024 8:31 pm

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Tamreen Sultana

Tamreen Sultana is a reporter at Siasat.com. She holds a BA in Psychology, Journalism, and English Literature from St. Joseph's Degree and PG college. Before joining the newsroom, she worked as a researcher at a startup organization. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing fiction, and exploring new places.

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