BCCI U-19 Hopeful Dies by Suicide, Family Accuses Two Youths Of Harassment

File photo of 17-year-old cricketer Nandini, who dies by suicide.© NDTV

A 17-year-old woman cricketer, Nandini, who was reportedly selected for the BCCI Under-19 team, has died by suicide at her grandmother's residence in Madhu Colony, Vikarabad town, Telangana triggering grief and protests. Nandini, a native of Sangayyapalli village in Yalal mandal, was staying with her grandmother in Vikarabad to pursue her education and cricket coaching. Nandini's family members have alleged that two youths, identified as Anil and Krishna, had been troubling her. According to the family, Anil had allegedly been following her under the pretext of love, while Krishna was accused of supporting him.

Relatives suspect that the alleged harassment may have contributed to her death.

Vikarabad Circle Inspector (CI) Raghu said police received information about the incident and immediately reached the spot.

A case of suspicious death was registered based on a complaint lodged by Nandini's father.

Police have seized her mobile phone and are examining digital evidence, including her social media accounts and communications, to determine whether she faced harassment.

"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.

He added that the post-mortem examination had been completed and that the body had been handed over to the family.

Following the incident, family members and relatives staged a road protest in Vikarabad, demanding the immediate arrest of the two youths allegedly involved in harassing Nandini. They called for strict legal action and justice for the family. Police intervened and spoke to the protesters.

Police said the investigation would focus on digital communications and other available evidence, and assured that action would be taken if evidence of harassment was found.

Police are yet to establish the exact circumstances leading to Nandini's death.

The alleged involvement of the two youths remains under investigation, and both have been detained.

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