Explore
Settings

Settings

×

Reading Mode

Adjust the reading mode to suit your reading needs.

Font Size

Fix the font size to suit your reading preferences

Language

Select the language of your choice. NewsX reports are available in 11 global languages.
we-woman
Advertisement · Scroll to continue
  • HOME»
  • India»
  • Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide After Uncle-In-Law Blackmails Her With Nude Photos

Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide After Uncle-In-Law Blackmails Her With Nude Photos

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 24-year-old techie, Preethi, took her life in Bengaluru after being blackmailed and sexually harassed by her own uncle. Despite efforts to seek help, the mental toll of prolonged abuse led her to tragically end her life. (Read more below)

Advertisement · Scroll to continue
Bengaluru Techie Dies By Suicide After Uncle-In-Law Blackmails Her With Nude Photos

A couple was found dead under mysterious circumstances in their home in Shaheed Nagar Colony, near Ramleela Maidan, on Sunday morning.


A 24-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru, Srimathi (name changed), tragically died by suicide after facing months of sexual harassment and blackmail by her uncle, who is now in police custody. The shocking case has highlighted the often-overlooked dangers of abuse within families and the devastating impact it can have on victims.

Advertisement · Scroll to continue

According to Srimathi’s mother, the accused, who is married to Srimathi’s paternal aunt, had been exploiting his familial connection to harass her for months. He allegedly blackmailed her with explicit photos and videos that he secretly recorded, demanding sexual favors. The abuse reportedly intensified when Srimathi began distancing herself from him after forming a relationship with someone else.

Srimathi had been living with her grandparents in Thirumalashettyhalli and frequently visited her uncle’s residence in KR Puram. The harassment began during these visits, where the accused gained her trust before betraying it.

Advertisement · Scroll to continue

On January 12, Srimathi’s mother received a call informing her that Srimathi had suffered severe burns and was admitted to Victoria Hospital. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries shortly afterward. Police investigations revealed that the incident occurred in a hotel near Kundalahalli Metro Station, where Srimathi and the accused had met to “resolve their issues.”

According to the police, Srimathi brought petrol to the hotel room, concealed in her jacket. After a heated confrontation, she set herself on fire. The accused, who tried to extinguish the flames, sustained burns on his hand. He initially claimed it was a road accident but later confessed to the harassment and blackmail.

Preliminary investigations suggest the accused became aggressive when Srimathi began seeing another person. Police suspect that his blackmail and threats pushed her into severe mental distress, leading to her tragic decision.

While Srimathi’s phone yielded no incriminating evidence, the accused’s mobile phone and pen drive have been seized for forensic analysis. His wife, Srimathi’s aunt, is also under investigation for her potential involvement, as per a complaint filed by Srimathi’s mother.

Srimathi’s case is a grim reminder of the hidden dangers posed by trusted family members exploiting their positions. Her tragic death, compounded by the blackmail and harassment she endured, has left her family and community grappling with grief and outrage.

Authorities are urging the public to report similar cases of abuse and to support victims in seeking help before it’s too late.

ALSO READ: Arrest Warrants Issued Against 25 Farmers Over PM Modi Security Breach In Punjab


Advertisement · Scroll to continue

mail logo

Subscribe to receive the day's headlines from NewsX straight in your inbox