Bengaluru student dies by suicide after falling victim to cyber fraud: Report

A 20-year-old student in Bengaluru, identified as Pavana, tragically took her own life in her hostel room after allegedly losing money in a cyber scam.

Updated on: Jun 19, 2024, 10:22:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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A 20-year-old student in Bengaluru tragically ended her life in her hostel room on Sunday night, reportedly distraught over losing money in a cyber fraud, according to police officials, The Indian Express reported.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Pavana had borrowed ₹15,000 from her friends and managed to return ₹10,000.

The student, identified as Pavana from Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka's Kolar district, was pursuing her first year of BSc at Maharani Cluster University. The shocking incident came to light when a friend returned to the room late at night and discovered the distressing scene.

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“Pavana is the daughter of a bus conductor and she has left behind a suicide note. Though we cannot open the lock of her mobile phone, the investigations have suggested she had lost some money in a cyber fraud. We are yet to ascertain the nature of the cybercrime in which she lost money. We have sought experts’ help to unlock her phone to check online transactions,” a police official said, as quoted by the publication.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that Pavana had borrowed ₹15,000 from her friends and managed to return ₹10,000. In a heart-wrenching suicide note, she meticulously listed the names of friends to whom she owed money, urging her parents to ensure their debts were settled, the report added.

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The High Grounds police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched a detailed probe into the circumstances leading to the incident. Further details are underway.

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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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