21-year-old student found dead in Bengaluru's Yelahanka; Suicide note recovered: Report

A 21-year-old BSc student was discovered dead in his Yelahanka paying guest accommodation on Sunday morning.

Published on: Aug 12, 2024, 18:15:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 21-year-old student from a prominent Bengaluru institution was discovered dead in his paying guest accommodation in Yelahanka, located in north-eastern Bengaluru, on Sunday morning, the Deccan Herald reported.

The police have found a suicide note indicating no external blame and are awaiting post-mortem results. (HT File)

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Tanveer, a second-year BSc student attending the REVA University was found hanging in his room. He is originally said to be a native of Budgam district in Kashmir. The police have recovered a suicide note from the scene, the report stated.

A senior police officer spoke to reporters and said the note indicated that no one was to blame for his death. Cops have filed an Unnatural Death Report (UDR), and the deceased's body has been sent for post-mortem. The results are still pending, the publication added.

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Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited shortly.

Bengaluru has seen several similar cases of late, with a Central Crime Branch (CCB) inspector posted in the city being found dead last week in a deserted area of Bidadi. In yet another case from last week, Bengaluru police discovered the severely decomposed body of a 59-year-old British national in a Koramangala VII Block apartment. The deceased was identified as Gavin James Young, a chef who had been residing in the US. He may have died by suicide after overdosing on medication.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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