Girl Commits Suicide, Step-father Accused Of Sexual Harassment

Nidadavole: A girl student committed suicide by hanging herself here on Monday. She was identified as Priya Bhandavi (20) who is pursuing her Agriculture B.Sc second year.

The girl's mother Nagamani alleged that her second husband Appala Raju drove the girl to take her life. According to her complaint, Nagaraju absconded after informing that her daughter died by hanging herself. The police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused.

Priya Bhandavi was a student of the Government Degree college. Nagamani married Appalaraju seven years ago after the death of her first husband Nagaraju.

Priya Bhandavi was a child from her previous marriage. Appalaraju and Nagamani have a son. Over a period of time differences developed between the couple.

On Monday, Appalaraju took Rs 32,000 from the house and went to an undisclosed location to play cards. Both Nagamani and her daughter tracked him to the place where they had an argument. In a fit of anger, Appalaraju slapped his wife. Nagamani, subsequently left the place.

Nagamani accused Appalaraju of subjecting Priya to sexual harassment repeatedly. Her daughter, had in the past, told Nagamani about the harassment she was facing from Appalaraju, but she remained silent, "keeping in mind her daughter's future".

Earlier, Appalaraju had worked as CRPF constable and is currently jobless. Appalaraju is on the run and based on Nagamani's, the police probing the case.

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