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Nepali women moved to Bengaluru, days later die by suicide

Nepali women moved to Bengaluru, days later die by suicide
2 Nepali women moved to Bengaluru to build a life: Days later, both die by suicide · indianexpress.com

Two women from Nepal named Sirjana and Rita moved to a big city in India called Bengaluru to find work.

They were young, ages 22 and 23.

They had only been living there for about 15 days.

On Thursday morning, their bodies were found near a road called Jakkur Main Road.

The police in Bengaluru said that both women died by suicide.

The police are now trying to understand what happened and are checking phone records and talking to family members.

Rita's relative, who works as a helper in another part of the city, got worried when Rita did not come home on Wednesday night.

He tried to call her, but her phone was turned off.

At the time, he did not think anything was wrong because he assumed she may have stayed with friends.

Key facts

Deceased
Sirjana (22) and Rita (23)
Origin
Nepal
Location of deaths
Near Jakkur Main Road, Bengaluru
Time in Bengaluru
About 15 days
Cause of death
Suicide, confirmed by Bengaluru police
Discovery
Bodies found Thursday morning
Investigation
Police examining phone records and relatives' statements
Last contact
Rita did not return home Wednesday night; her phone was switched off

Quotes

Rita’s relative

Relative of domestic helper Rita

“"I tried calling her, but her phone was switched off."”
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