Karnataka: MBA intern found dead in Belagavi PG, police probe underway

Police have not disclosed details regarding the presence of a suicide note or the possible reasons behind her death.

Published on: Mar 27, 2025, 10:12:05 IST

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A 24-year-old MBA intern was found dead in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Belagavi’s Nehru Nagar, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Belagavi Police Commissioner Martin Marbaniang stated that the woman's mother had filed a complaint, (HT_PRINT)

According to news agency ANI, the incident has prompted an ongoing investigation, with forensic analysis underway to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

Belagavi Police Commissioner Martin Marbaniang stated that the woman's mother had filed a complaint reporting that her daughter had died by suicide, allegedly by hanging herself in her room. “We have registered the case, and the post-mortem is being conducted. Seven items have been seized, and they will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for further analysis,” he added.

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According to the police, the woman had moved to Belagavi three months ago in search of a job and was working as an intern at a reputed company. On Tuesday evening, after finishing work, she returned to her PG, briefly spoke with her roommate, and then went into her room. CCTV footage from the PG captured this moment.

Later that night, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan, following which the authorities were informed. Her body has been sent for a postmortem examination.

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Police have not disclosed details regarding the presence of a suicide note or the possible reasons behind her death. The seized items will undergo forensic testing as part of the ongoing probe.

Further investigation is underway.

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Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. A few major suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-23389090 from Sumaitri (Delhi-based) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based).

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