A lady in Andhra Pradesh died by suicide allegedly on account of on-line harassment. Her household has alleged that she took the acute step after she was trolled on social media by staff of the opposition events TDP and Jana Sena for talking in favour of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Based on the police, the lady, Geetanjali, was present in an injured state close to Tenali Railway Station final week. She died on Monday.
“As per the version of the Loco Pilot (of the train), she committed suicide by coming in front of a train, sustained multiple injuries all over the body, admitted to GGH, Guntur where she succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment Monday,” the police mentioned in an announcement.
“In the investigation, it came to light that Geetanjali participated in one of the programs where she received a land patta. There she gave interview to local media channels and it went viral on platforms. After getting viral she was brutally trolled,” Guntur Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi mentioned.
“As per inputs by family members and investigation report of investigation officer railway, we will be registering the case here and sec will be altered to 306 IPC,” the SP added.
Reacting to the information, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved household.
The Chief Minister directed the officers to supply instant assist to Geetanjali’s household and introduced an ex-gratia quantity of Rs 20 lakh.
He directed officers to take sturdy motion in opposition to the social media customers who allegedly posted inappropriate feedback on Geetanjali’s interview on a Youtube channel.
In the meantime, the ruling YSRCP staff staged protests demanding justice for Geetanjali.