17-year-old girl craving for drugs ends life

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February 3, 2013
Mangalore, Feb 3: A 17-year-old girl from Padavinangadi, near Bondel on the outskirts of the city, committed suicide at her home in the wee hours of Sunday, by hanging herself with a saree.

The matter has left eye-brows raised and has made the citizens wonder about the existence and clutches of the deep dark world of drugs and the network which makes  available the fatal intoxication to youth even in this age bracket.

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The incident is suspected to have occurred between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday.

The girl has been identified as Sneha Upadhyaya, daughter of Gururaj Upadhyaya (43), resident of Srinivas Complex in Padavinangadi. She was a student of Sharada Vidyalaya. Sneha had reportedly stopped attending classes since a few months.

According to the complaint registered at Kavoor police station by her father Gururaj, Sneha had got addicted to drugs and had even undergone treatment at a rehabilitation centre in Bangalore. Following the treatment, she was in a better condition for a few days but had a relapse within no time.

However, when she was restrained from meeting her demand, she went to the extent of consuming pills prescribed for blood pressure, last month. This had landed Sneha in hospital.

However, early on Sunday, she was found hanging in her room. According to sources close to the family, Sneha took to drugs when she was studying at Mahatma Gandhi Centenary High School in Bondel. Once her habit became known to family members, she had been kept under tight leash at home, and Sneha was frustrated by this, said the sources.

The body was taken to Wenlock Hospital mortuary for post-mortem. Investigation is being conducted on the matter by authorities.

Gururaj is an employee at an electronic shop in Bejai.

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September 24,2024

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Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions. 

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms. 

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours. 

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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