MSc student dies by suicide after sexual exploitation in Karnataka's Ramanagara

A 22-year-old MSc student died by suicide after allegedly being cheated and exploited by a youth who gained her trust.

The incident took place at Vibhuthikere village in Ramanagara on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Varshini A, who was pursuing her MSc at a private college in Mysuru.

A senior police officer said the girl was found hanging at her home. She left behind a death note, naming Chitralinga alias Abhi, a youth from Kunigal in Tumakuru district.

According to the death note, Varshini met Abhi at a marriage ceremony. He allegedly sexually exploited her and used her private photos to blackmail her. He took money and jewellery from her and forced her to undergo an abortion.

Varshini’s mother Geetha filed a case with the Ramanagara rural police on Monday, and a case of abetment has been registered. Abhi has been absconding since the incident came to light.