World · South & Central Asia · 7 hrs ago
17-year-old BCCI U-19 cricketer dies in Telangana; family alleges harassment
Nandini, a 17-year-old cricketer, allegedly died by suicide at her grandmother’s home in Vikarabad, Telangana.
She had recently been selected for the BCCI Under-19 women’s team, a major achievement for the young player from Vikarabad district.
Her family alleges that two men harassed her, including one they say had been stalking her, while the other assisted him.
Police registered a suspicious-death case after a complaint from her father and seized Nandini’s phone for forensic examination.
Her relatives held a road protest, demanding the men’s arrest and strict action.
Police are checking her online accounts and investigating the allegations, with further action to depend on their findings.
A 17-year-old BCCI Under-19 women’s cricketer identified as Nandini allegedly died by suicide at her grandmother’s home in Vikarabad, Telangana.
Her family alleges that two men, Anil and Krishna, were involved in harassment that led to her death.
Police registered a suspicious-death case based on a complaint from Nandini’s father and are investigating the allegations.
Police seized Nandini’s mobile phone for forensic examination, including checks of her social media accounts.
Her family and relatives staged a road protest, demanding the men’s immediate arrest and strict action.
- Who
- Nandini, a 17-year-old BCCI Under-19 women’s cricketer.
- What
- She allegedly died by suicide. Her family alleges that two men harassed her.
- When
- Police received information about her death at around 9 am. The date of her death is not stated.
- Where
- Her grandmother’s residence in Madhu Colony, Vikarabad town, Telangana.
- Why
- Her family alleges harassment by Anil and Krishna. The investigation is ongoing.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nandini’s family alleges Anil had been stalking and harassing her, while Krishna assisted him.
Police received information about Nandini’s death and sent a team to the scene.
Police seized her mobile phone and registered a suspicious-death case based on her father’s complaint.
A post-mortem examination was conducted, and Nandini’s body was handed over to her family.
- Age
- 17
- Cricket team
- BCCI Under-19 women’s team
- Home area
- Sangayapalli village, Yalal mandal, Vikarabad district
- Residence
- Madhu Colony, Vikarabad town, Telangana
- People named in family allegations
- Anil and Krishna
What people are saying
We will examine her Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp accounts to ascertain whether anyone had been harassing or troubling her through social media. Based on the findings, appropriate action will be taken against those responsible,