Bengaluru woman professor kills self over health issues: Report

A 41-year-old engineering professor was found dead in west Bengaluru on Monday, with a suicide note that said she was choosing to take her life over health issues.

Published on: Jul 19, 2022, 16:50:11 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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In a shocking development, a Bengaluru-based college professor was found dead in her residence on Monday. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Chaitra HK, 41. She used to teach at an engineering college, died by suicide and was found in her home Jnanajyotinagar in west Bengaluru.

The deceased, Chaitra HK, was married for 23 years and had two children. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The Times of India said a suicide note was discovered, reportedly explaining that she held nobody responsible for her death and health issues had led her to take this extreme step.

The deceased reportedly hanged herself when her husband, Guruprasad and their two children were away visiting a relative's house in Haveri.

The Deccan Herald said Guruprasad tried to reach her throughout Sunday and the early hours of Monday, but there was no response.

The couple had been married for 23 years.

Chaitra's body was found by their tenants, who broke open the door on Monday morning to check on her at Guruprasad's request. The police have registered a case of unnatural death in this regard and are investigating the case further.

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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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