Hyderabad woman battling mental health issues walks naked to temple, dies by suicide

The woman had been living with her mother at Peerzadiguda in Hyderabad, while her father resides in Visakhapatnam following marital disputes between the couple.

Published on: Jul 19, 2026, 15:33:56 IST

Written by Shivya Kanojia

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A 25-year-old former tech professional living in Hyderabad died by suicide after leaving her home, entering a temple unclothed, and jumping into a pond, police said on Saturday. According to police, she had reportedly been struggling with mental health issues.

Police said that on July 17, the woman and her mother had travelled to Miyapur to inspect a double-bedroom apartment they were planning to purchase. (AFP)

The woman had been living with her mother in Peerzadiguda, Hyderabad, while her father lived in Visakhapatnam following marital disputes between the couple.

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The woman had earlier worked in Bengaluru before moving to Visakhapatnam, police told news agency PTI.

Mother and daughter had visited Miyapur before incident

Police said that on July 17, the woman and her mother had travelled to Miyapur near Hyderabad to inspect a double-bedroom apartment they were planning to purchase. After returning home later that day, the two went to sleep in separate rooms.

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During the night, the woman allegedly locked her mother's bedroom from the outside before leaving the house. She then went naked to a temple and later jumped into a pond, police said.

Body recovered, family informed

Police received information about the incident on Saturday morning and recovered the woman's body from the pond.

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Following the post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to her mother. Police also informed the deceased woman's father about the incident.

A police official said the woman had been suffering from mental health issues. The official added that both the deceased woman and her mother suffered from phobias and anxiety-related fears.

(With inputs from PTI)

Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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