Mancherial: Van driver ends life after learning about girlfriend’s suicide

The girl, Nampalli Sangeetha (22), and Bhagavan, were said to be in a relationship for over five years

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Tallagurijala Sub-Inspector G Naresh said Theegulla Bhagavan, a 24-year-old van driver from Chittapur village in Nennal mandal, was depressed after learning that a girl, with whom he was in a relationship, had ended her life by hanging at Mamidigattu village in Mandamarri mandal on Wednesday.

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The girl, Nampalli Sangeetha (22), and Bhagavan, were said to be in a relationship for over five years. Following Bhagavan’s death, his brother Bharath lodged a complaint with the police, who have registered a case and are investigating.

Police said Sangeetha was suspected to have resorted to the extreme step after being reprimanded by her mother.