Hyderabad, Nov. 2: Student unions and public organisations have demanded a comprehensive investigation into the death by suicide of a 30-year-old LLB student at Satavahana University in Karimnagar. They staged a sit-in outside the Government General Hospital on Monday, seeking accountability from the university administration.
The deceased, Dekkali Chandrakala, was a second-year LLB student who died by suicide in her hostel room on Sunday. She hailed from Shadnagar in Rangareddy district. The reason behind her death has not yet been established.
Satavahana University Student Death: Protesters Demand Action
The protesting organisations demanded that the university administration disclose the circumstances surrounding Chandrakala’s death and take action against anyone found responsible. They also sought Rs.20 lakh compensation for her family and a government job for one of her relatives.
The organisations accused university officials of negligence in supervising the hostels and demanded accountability for the alleged lapses.
Police reached the hospital after learning about the protest and held discussions with the demonstrators. The protesters withdrew their agitation after police assured them that the incident would be investigated and appropriate action would be taken against those found responsible.
Chandrakala’s body was handed over to her parents after the post-mortem examination. Her family expressed grief over her death and urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take action against anyone found responsible.
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