Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Student Suicide at KGBV Hostel in Srikakulam
A student named Savara Poojitha was found dead in a hostel in Srikakulam, India.
She had hung herself from a ceiling fan.
Her classmates saw what happened and told the hostel staff.
Police officer K. Venkatesh came to the scene and a case was opened.
Investigators are looking into why she did this.
First‑year student Savara Poojitha died by suicide on Friday at the KGBV Type‑IV Residential Hostel in Srikakulam district.
She was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a hostel room; classmates alerted hostel staff immediately.
Kothur Sub‑Inspector K. Venkatesh arrived after receiving information and a case has been registered.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to the death.
The student was a resident of Lakkayaguda village in Seethampeta mandal and attended Government Junior College, Kothur.
- Who
- Savara Poojitha, a first‑year Intermediate student at Government Junior College, Kothur
- What
- Suicide by hanging at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Type‑IV Residential Hostel
- When
- Friday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- KGBV Type‑IV Residential Hostel, Kothur High School, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Circumstances under investigation
- Student name
- Savara Poojitha
- Date of death
- Friday
- Location
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Type-IV Residential Hostel, Kothur High School, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Cause of death
- Suicide by hanging
- Investigation status
- Under investigation, case registered