Class X girl dies by suicide in Hayathnagar, family alleges harassment

A 15-year-old Class X student died by suicide in Kuntloor, Hayathnagar, on Thursday night. Her family alleged harassment by a classmate. Police registered a case and are verifying the complaint, with further action to follow based on evidence

Hyderabad: A 15-year-old girl died by suicide by hanging at her house in Kuntloor in Hayathnagar on the city outskirts on Thursday night, with her family accusing a male classmate of harassment.

According to the police, the girl, a Class X student, had moved with her family to Kuntloor from Nagarjuna Sagar two years ago. The boy had reportedly been in contact with her through Instagram and WhatsApp since then.

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Family members said she had been disturbed in recent days and had complained of being harassed by him.

Police said the girl was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her house in the evening when no one was present. Neighbours alerted her father.

In a delay that raised concerns, the father initially shifted the body to his native place, Nagarjuna Sagar, before returning to Kuntloor and lodging a complaint on Friday.

Based on the complaint, the Hayathnagar police registered a case. They are verifying the facts and said necessary action will be taken based on the evidence.