Hyderabad: 20-year-old student found dead; family alleges harassment by volleyball coach over love affairs

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NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old second-year degree student was found dead by hanging at her residence in the Lalaguda area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, police said on Friday.

Officials said the deceased, Mounika, allegedly took her own life on Thursday after facing harassment from her volleyball coach . Her family accused the coach, Ambaji, of targeting her over love affairs, which they believe may have contributed to her death.
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"Yesterday (Thursday) morning, a second-year degree student committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence under the Lalaguda Police Station limits. Her family members alleged that her volleyball coach, Ambaji, harassed her over love affairs. However, no evidence or suicide note has been found yet," said the inspector of Lalaguda Police Station.

"We have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Her batchmates informed her parents about the harassment by the coach. The deceased, Mounika, was 20 years old," the inspector added.

Police said that a case has been registered.

(With agencies inputs)