Warangal Student Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh; Family Alleges Betrayal by Youth

WARANGAL: Vaishnavi Vankudothu, a B.Tech student from Buchi Naik Thanda on the outskirts of Chandrayyapalli village in Narsampet mandal, died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh, triggering grief and tension in her native village.

Vaishnavi, a third-year B.Tech Computer Science student at the IIITDM (Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing) in Jabalpur district, was found dead in her hostel room. Police said her body was found hanging in the room and that no suicide note was recovered. A case has been registered and an investigation is under way.

Family’s allegations

Vaishnavi’s relatives alleged that Boda Suman, a resident of Amrutanda on the outskirts of Papayyapet in Chennaraopet mandal, was responsible for her death. According to the family, Suman works at a private software company in Hyderabad.

They said Vaishnavi had sent her resume to Suman as part of her job search. As both belonged to the same region, they reportedly became acquainted, after which the family accused him of betraying her in the name of love. The allegations have not been independently established, and police are investigating the circumstances leading to her death.

Protest prevented

After Vaishnavi’s body was brought to her native village, family members attempted to stage a protest in front of Boda Suman’s house with the body. Police reached the spot and prevented them from proceeding, leading to tense situation in the area.

The family demanded a comprehensive investigation into the actual circumstances of Vaishnavi’s death and action against those found responsible. Police said the investigation would proceed based on the evidence collected.

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