Telangana: Hyderabad teacher dies by suicide; husband alleges harassment by colleagues

NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old teacher at a private school allegedly committed suicide at her house here after being "harassed" by two male colleagues, police has said. The incident occurred on September 19 and the woman's husband lodged a complaint at Adibatla police station, alleging that two teachers at her school were "harassing and behaving indecently" towards her, due to which she hanged herself, they said on Sunday.

The deceased, a science teacher, hailed from Assam. The woman's husband, who was in Assam for business, was informed of his wife's death by police. Her husband, in a complaint lodged on September 20, stated that he and his wife, who had a married eight years ago, moved to Hyderabad from Assam. The complainant further accused that the duo had been harassing her for the past six months, though he had previously reprimanded them over the phone.

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However, he alleged that the harassment intensified after he left for Assam on September 15, ultimately leading his wife to take her own life, police said. Based on the complaint, a case of abetment of suicide was registered against the two teachers and they were taken into custody, police said. Further investigation is on.

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.