In a tragic incident in Hyderabad, a 19-year-old woman succumbed to injuries after jumping from an overhead water tank, leading to the arrest of an auto driver for allegedly driving her to suicide through persistent harassment.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The victim, a young woman from Bhadradri Kothagudem district, had studied up to Intermediate and was working with an event management company in Hyderabad. She lived in a rented house in Nagole with her elder brother.
The incident unfolded on January 5, between 5:30 pm and 6 pm. The woman's father received a distressing call informing him that his daughter had fallen from an overhead water tank at Housing Board Colony in Nagole, suffering severe injuries. She was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Nagole but tragically succumbed to her injuries during treatment on Wednesday.
Allegations of Harassment and Arrest
In his complaint filed on January 6, the father, a farmer, pointed the finger at Sapavath Mahesh (23), an auto driver from Madura Nagar in BN Reddy Nagar. He alleged that Mahesh, who hails from Das thanda village in Suryapet district, had been harassing his daughter and pressuring her to marry him.
The complaint details that on the fateful day, around 4 pm on January 5, Mahesh met the woman at her residence and took her by auto to the Housing Board Colony. They proceeded to the overhead water tank where, after an exchange of words, the woman jumped off.
"Mahesh wanted to marry her, but their families were against it. Later, he began to suspect her character and harass her. Upset with his behaviour, she died by jumping off the water tank," stated Nagole inspector Md Maqbool Jani.
Acting on the complaint, the Nagole police arrested Mahesh on Wednesday and sent him to judicial remand.
Legal Action and Police Response
The police have registered a formal case under Section 108 (abetment to suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is based on the father's allegation that the constant harassment by the accused ultimately drove his daughter to take the extreme step.
This case highlights the severe consequences of harassment and stalking, leading to a young life being cut short. The police action underscores the legal ramifications for abetment to suicide under the new criminal code.
