Teenage cricketer dies in Telangana, family alleges harassment

A 17-year-old cricketer has died in the southern Indian state of Telangana, with her family alleging that two young men had harassed her, police said.

A 17-year-old cricketer has died in the southern Indian state of Telangana, with her family alleging that two young men had harassed her, police said.

The teenager, identified in reports as Nandini, was staying at a relative’s home in Madhu Colony in Vikarabad while receiving cricket coaching and continuing her studies.

Her family accused two young men, identified as Anil and Krishna, of harassing her. They alleged that Anil had been following and troubling her for several days under the pretext of pursuing a romantic relationship, while Krishna had assisted him.

The family suspects that the alleged harassment may have contributed to her death. The allegations have not been independently established, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police registered a case following a complaint by the teenager’s father and seized her mobile phone for further examination, according to reports. Investigators are examining the phone as part of their inquiry.

The incident prompted protests by family members and other residents, who demanded the immediate arrest of the two men named in the complaint and strict action against them.

Police handed the teenager’s body over to her family after a post-mortem examination, reports said.