Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Man Dies After Consuming Insecticide at Police Station
A man named Shyampuram Mahesh, who was 38 years old, died after he drank something poisonous at a police station.
Some people thought the police might have been mean to him, but his brother and the police said that wasn't true.
They said he was very sad because of his own problems.
The police tried to help him right away by taking him to the hospital, but it was too late.
The police also asked people not to believe bad things they might hear about this on the internet.
Shyampuram Mahesh (38) died after consuming insecticide at Gorantla Police Station.
Initial reports suggested harassment by police, but his brother and police denied this.
Brother stated Mahesh died due to personal mental stress, not police involvement.
Police responded promptly, providing immediate medical attention and informing family.
Authorities urged the public not to believe rumours circulating on social media.
- Who
- Shyampuram Mahesh (38), a resident of Vanavolu village, Gorantla Mandal
- What
- Died by suicide after consuming insecticide at the police station
- When
- Friday evening
- Where
- Gorantla Police Station, Sri Sathya Sai district
- Why
- Allegedly due to mental stress from personal issues, according to his brother and police
- Deceased
- Shyampuram Mahesh (38)
- Location
- Gorantla Police Station, Sri Sathya Sai district
- Cause of Death
- Consumption of insecticide
- Allegations
- Harassment by police (denied by brother and police)
- Police Response
- Prompt rescue measures and medical attention
- Brother's Statement
- Suicide due to personal mental stress, no police involvement
- Police Clarification
- Incident due to personal reasons, no negligence
- Public Appeal
- Not to believe rumours on social media