Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Bengaluru Woman Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment
Vanishree was a 22-year-old woman who worked in Bengaluru.
She lived in a paying guest accommodation in HSR Layout.
Police said she left a note accusing Abhishek of blackmailing and harassing her.
Her roommate told her sister Pooja about the note on August 22.
Pooja, the accommodation owner and police searched for Vanishree.
They later found her body in Agara Lake.
Pooja’s complaint alleged that Abhishek used calls, messages, photographs and videos to harass her.
Police registered a case, but they said the allegations are still being investigated.
Twenty-two-year-old Vanishree allegedly died by suicide after jumping into Bengaluru’s Agara Lake.
Police said Vanishree left a note accusing Abhishek of blackmail and harassment.
Her roommate informed her sister Pooja about the note on the morning of August 22.
Police and family members later found Vanishree’s body in Agara Lake.
HSR Layout police registered a case against Abhishek under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Vanishree, a 22-year-old woman; Abhishek, whom she allegedly accused; her sister Pooja; and HSR Layout police.
- What
- Vanishree allegedly died by suicide, and police registered a case against Abhishek for alleged abetment of suicide.
- When
- Vanishree’s roommate reported the note on the morning of August 22; the reports were dated August 23.
- Where
- Agara Lake in Bengaluru; Vanishree had been staying in HSR Layout’s Sector-1.
- Why
- According to Vanishree’s note and Pooja’s complaint, Abhishek allegedly blackmailed and harassed her.
Family’s Allegations
Police Investigation
Alleged cause
Family’s Allegations
Vanishree’s note and Pooja’s complaint allege that blackmail and harassment by Abhishek preceded her death.
Police Investigation
Police registered a case and are investigating; the reports do not establish Abhishek’s responsibility as proven.
Alleged harassment
Family’s Allegations
The complaint alleges that Abhishek harassed Vanishree through calls, messages, photographs and videos.
Police Investigation
The reports provide no response from Abhishek and no final police finding on the allegations.
- Deceased
- Vanishree, aged 22
- Native place
- Arodi near Belalamakki in Sagar taluk, Shivamogga district
- Occupation
- Sales department employee at a jewellery store
- Accommodation
- Paying guest accommodation in HSR Layout’s Sector-1
- Location
- Agara Lake, Bengaluru
- Accused
- Abhishek, who was known to Vanishree and had studied with her during PUC
- Police case
- Registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, concerning abetment of suicide
- Investigation status
- Police said the allegations are being investigated
