A tragic suicide by a woman police constable in Telangana’s Warangal has ignited public fury over unchecked harassment. Anita, serving in the Armed Reserve under Warangal Commissionerate, poisoned herself on January 27 in Parvatagiri’s Sithya Tanda, unable to bear torment from two men.
Investigations paint a grim picture. Rajendra, hailing from Komnapalli Tanda, had strung Anita along with marriage vows for years. His intrusive video calls during her shifts, laced with jealousy-fueled accusations, became unbearable. Anita’s family stepped in, rejecting him outright.
She then found solace in another relationship. Rajendra, enraged by news of their impending nuptials, plotted revenge by defaming her to her new partner. The man flipped, joining the harassment brigade and demanding cash for commitment.
On that tragic evening, Anita confronted Rajendra over phone, voicing her agony and suicidal intent. His words, police say, sealed her fate. Family rushed her to medical care, but it was too late.
Legal action is underway against both perpetrators. This case exposes vulnerabilities in the lives of female officers, from internal pressures to external threats. Advocacy groups demand policy reforms, including anti-harassment cells and mental health hotlines tailored for police personnel.