Telangana female cricketer dies by suicide over suspected harassment

The girl, Nandini, who is a native of a native of Sangayyapalli village in Yalal mandal, was staying at her maternal uncle's house in Madhu Colony, where she was being coached for selection.

Hyderabad: A 17-year-old female cricketer, who was training for selection into the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Under -19 team, died by suicide in Vikarabad district on Thursday, November 12, over alleged harassment at the academy where she was training.

The girl, Nandini, who is a native of a native of Sangayyapalli village in Yalal mandal, was staying at her maternal uncle’s house in Madhu Colony, where she was being coached for selection. Nandini’s family alleged that Anil and Krishna, who were training at the academy with her, were harassing her.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Vikarabad Circle Inspector Raghu Kumar said, “Nandini died by suicide by hanging herself at her residence. A case of suspicious death has been registered under Section 194 of the BNSS.”

Kumar said that police teams have been formed to nab the accused, and action would be taken against them after the investigation is complete.