In a tragic incident that has shocked the community, Renuka, a second-year engineering student from Newton's College in Macherla, Kurnool district, ended her life by suicide. The young woman, who had recently returned to college after summer break, was found hanging in her hostel room two days ago. Her death has left her family and friends devastated.
Background of the Incident
Renuka, who hailed from Done in Kurnool district, was a diligent student and had a close friendship with a fellow male student, whom she considered as her brother. The two often communicated, and this relationship played a role in the events leading up to her tragic death.
Four days before the incident, the male friend attempted to contact Renuka over the phone. Being busy, she did not answer the call, which led the friend to inform her father, Gourappa, that she was not responding. This call raised suspicions, prompting Renuka’s father to call her and reprimand her for associating with boys, questioning her actions with anger. He warned her that he would visit the college to confront the situation.
Renuka's Suicide and Her Note
The next day, Renuka did not attend college, but her father traveled from Done to the college campus. When her friends inquired about her absence and searched for her, they discovered her lifeless body in her hostel room. Friends notified her father, who arrived to find his daughter gone, leaving everyone in tears.
During the police investigation, a suicide note written by Renuka was found. The note expressed her emotional turmoil, saying, "Dad, you are my strength. If you don't believe in me, who will? I'm sorry, Dad." She clarified that her friend, whom she referred to as her brother, had done nothing wrong and treated her like a sister. The note indicated that the phone conversation with her father had deeply affected her, leading to her decision to take her own life. Renuka was reportedly anxious about her father's visit to the college, which compounded her distress.
Police have initiated a detailed investigation into the incident to uncover more about the circumstances that led to this tragic event. The community mourns the loss of a bright young life, and the case has sparked discussions about mental health awareness and the importance of communication between parents and children.
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