Hyderabad woman dies by suicide after alleged harassment by boyfriend
A 23-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, after allegedly facing physical and mental harassment from her boyfriend. Her mother lodged a complaint, following which Uppal police registered a case and began an investigation
Published Date - 23 October 2026, 11:25 AM
Hyderabad: Unable to bear the alleged physical and mental harassment by her boyfriend, a 23-year-old woman died by suicide at her residence in Indira Nagar, Ramanthapur, on Thursday.
According to Uppal police, the victim, Gandamalla Chandana (23), worked at an eye hospital in Medipally, where she became acquainted with Tudumu Shiva (23), a native of Bommalaramaram. The two had been in a relationship for around 18 months.
Shiva allegedly subjected Chandana to repeated physical and mental harassment. On October 21, she reportedly told her elder sister that she could no longer endure the harassment and that she might end her life.
The following day, Chandana allegedly died by suicide by hanging at her residence.
Based on a complaint lodged by her mother, Uppal police registered a case and are investigating.