21-year-old YouTuber dies by suicide in Hyderabad after sending ‘I love you’ text to mother in Kuwait

YouTuber Bonu Komali was found dead in Hyderabad after she sent a message stating “I love you mummy so much” to her mother, who worked in Kuwait.

Updated on: Feb 26, 2026, 19:46:12 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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A 21-year-old science student and a part-time YouTuber, Bonu Komali, was found dead at her rented apartment in Hyderabad on Monday, police said, hours after she sent an emotional message to her mother.

Investigations suggested that emotional distress from relationship issues may have led to the incident. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Komali hailed from Visakhapatnam and had been living alone for nearly a year while pursuing a BSc course at a private college. Alongside her studies, she created lifestyle and personal content online as a part-time YouTuber, reported NDTV.

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According to police, the woman messaged her mother, who is employed in Kuwait, in the early hours of the day, expressing her affection and asking her to look after her younger brother. “I love you mummy so much,” her message stated. Soon after, her phone became unreachable. When repeated calls failed, the family contacted a friend, who went to the apartment later in the afternoon.

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Police said that when there was no response to knocks on the door around 3 pm, the latch was forced open, and the woman was found dead.

Initial inquiries point to suicide due to emotional stress linked to relationship issues. Police said she had previously been in a three-year relationship with a software engineer and fellow YouTuber, which had reportedly ended. Officials also noted that the woman had made an earlier attempt to take her life around six months ago.

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Her body has been sent to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. A case of suspicious death has been registered, and police are examining phone records, messages, and statements from friends and neighbours to piece together the events leading up to her death.

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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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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