17-year-old BCCI cricketer commits suicide; family alleges harassment in Telangana

On Friday in Vikarabad, Telangana, a 17-year-old girl who had represented BCCI in Under-15 cricket tournaments was discovered dead at her grandmother's residence. The teenager had relocated to live with her grandmother while pursuing both formal education and specialised coaching for Under-19 cricket competitions. During the 2023-24 season, she participated in the BCCI Under-15 One-Day Trophy and continued playing in local cricket matches, though she had not yet secured selection for the BCCI Under-19 team.

The family has accused two youths of harassment, suggesting their conduct may have played a role in her death. According to Vikarabad Town Inspector Raghu Kumar, the teenager completed her Intermediate education through an open course in Pargi earlier this year. It was during her time at that institution that she came into contact with the two individuals now facing allegations of harassment.

"She was playing in local cricket matches but had not been selected for the BCCI Under-19 team yet. She completed her open Intermediate course this year in Pargi, where she came into contact with two persons. One of them allegedly harassed her in the name of love," Raghu Kumar said.

Police have registered a case based on the family's complaint and seized the teenager's mobile phone for forensic examination to investigate allegations of online harassment. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death.

What the family has alleged about the harassment?

The two youths are accused of subjecting the teenager to persistent harassment. According to the police statement, one of the accused allegedly pursued her romantically while the other reportedly assisted in the harassment. The mobile phone seizure was ordered to examine digital evidence of the alleged online harassment and establish a timeline of events leading to her death.

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How the incident unfolded in Vikarabad?

According to a Times of India report, the death triggered significant unrest in Vikarabad, with the teenager's relatives staging protests and blocking roads to demand the immediate arrest of the two accused individuals. The roadblock caused traffic disruptions throughout the town and intensified tensions in the area as the family pressed authorities for swift action. The case remained under investigation as police worked to determine the complete circumstances of the death.