A Telugu television news anchor allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by jumping from the fifth floor of her house in Hyderabad's Moosapet, reports said. Though investigations are still going on, the news journalist, identified as Radhika Reddy, 36, is believed to have been suffering from depression.

Radhika Reddy

File image of V6 Telugu news anchor Radhika Reddy. Image courtesy: Facebook@RadhikaReddy

According to NDTV, a suicide note found in her bag by the police, read: "My brain is my enemy."

The victim was working with the Telugu news channel V6.

Kukatpally Police Station Sub-Inspector, Majid, told ANI that the anchor committed suicide shortly after coming back from work. "She died on the spot from head injury, leg fracture, and multiple blunt injuries," he was quoted as saying.

She came home from work and straight walked up to the terrace of her residence and jumped off, the police said.

In the note, the victim also stated that no one was responsible for her death, The Hindu reported. The incident reportedly took place at around 10.50 pm.

According to reports, Reddy and her 14-year-old son were living with her parents since her divorce six months ago.

Her son is mentally challenged, NDTVclaimed, citing the police report.


Published Date: Apr 02, 2018 08:18 AM | Updated Date: Apr 02, 2018 08:52 AM