A 25-year-old private school teacher allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Bengaluru's Kamakshipalya police station limits, leaving behind a note in which she reportedly accused her husband and sister-in-law of subjecting her to persistent mental harassment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
The deceased has been identified as Shwetha (25), a native of Tarikere in Chikkamagaluru district. She was employed as a teacher at a private school and had been living with her husband's family in Sunkadakatte, Bengaluru.
According to senior police officials, Shwetha married Murthy, a native of Kunigal, around four months ago after the two were in a relationship. Following their marriage, the couple initially stayed at Lakshman Nagar near Hegganahalli Cross before later moving into Murthy's family home in Sunkadakatte.
Police said the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday, when Shwetha allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan inside the house. Officers from the Kamakshipalya police station, along with senior officials, visited the scene and initiated an investigation.
During the inquiry, police recovered what is believed to be a suicide note addressed to Shwetha's mother. In the note, she allegedly stated that her husband and sister-in-law had subjected her to continuous mental harassment. She reportedly wrote that she no longer wished to live, sought forgiveness from her mother, and requested that those she held responsible for her death should not be forgiven.
Shwetha's mother, Pushpa, alleged that her daughter had been facing both physical and mental harassment from her husband on a daily basis. She further claimed that despite the marriage being conducted according to the husband's family's wishes, they allegedly continued to demand additional money.
According to Pushpa, Shwetha had repeatedly contacted her family, expressing that she was unable to bear the alleged harassment. The family had advised her to leave the house temporarily and stay elsewhere until the situation improved. However, before those plans could materialize, she allegedly took the extreme step.
Based on a complaint filed by Shwetha's family, the Kamakshipalya police have registered a case and recovered the alleged suicide note as part of the investigation. Authorities are examining all aspects of the allegations, and further legal action will depend on the findings of the ongoing probe.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or severe emotional distress, seek immediate support from trusted family members, friends, or a mental health professional. If the situation is urgent, contact your local emergency services or a suicide prevention helpline in your area.
