A 17-year-old BCCI Under-19 women’s cricket player, identified as Nandini, allegedly died by suicide at her grandmother’s residence in Madhu Colony in Vikarabad town, Telangana, triggering protests by her family members and relatives. The teenager had recently earned selection to the BCCI Under-19 team, making her sudden death a major shock to the local cricket community.
Nandini hailed from Sangayapalli village in Yalal mandal of Vikarabad district. She was staying with her grandmother in Vikarabad, where she was pursuing her studies alongside cricket coaching. Her recent selection to the BCCI Under-19 team had brought recognition to her district and raised hopes of a promising cricketing career.
Her family has alleged that harassment by two men, identified as Anil and Krishna, drove her to take the extreme step. According to the family, Anil had allegedly been stalking and harassing Nandini in the name of love over the past few days, while Krishna was accused of assisting him.
POLICE PROBE ALLEGED HARASSMENT
Vikarabad Circle Inspector Raghu said police received information about Nandini’s death at around 9 am and immediately rushed a team to the spot. A preliminary examination indicated that she had allegedly died by suicide.
The Circle Inspector confirmed that the family had raised allegations of harassment against two men. As part of the investigation, police seized Nandini’s mobile phone and are sending it for forensic examination.
“We will examine her Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp accounts to ascertain whether anyone had been harassing or troubling her through social media. Based on the findings, appropriate action will be taken against those responsible,” CI Raghu said.
Demanding justice for Nandini, her family members and relatives staged a road protest, seeking the immediate arrest of the two men and strict action against them.
Based on a complaint lodged by her father, police registered a case of suspicious death. A post-mortem examination was conducted on Friday morning, following which her body was handed over to the family.
Raghu also appealed to parents to monitor their children’s mobile phone usage and remain aware of their online interactions. He urged them to provide emotional support and encouragement to children facing difficulties, rather than allowing them to feel isolated or distressed.
The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the family’s allegations and awaiting the findings of the forensic examination.
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