MBBS graduate ends life after family objects to adopting cat in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: A 23-year-old MBBS graduate died by suicide in Alwal after a disagreement with her family members over keeping a pet cat at home.

According to Alwal police, the deceased was identified as T Princy, alias Sreshta, from Risala Bazar.

She had recently completed her MBBS degree and was preparing for postgraduate studies.

According to Alwal SI N Devender, Princy had recently brought a pet cat, which led to frequent arguments with her family members.

"Family members were against the pet as they felt its presence was causing allergies," the SI said. Upset over the issue, Princy allegedly hanged herself from the ceiling fan in her flat on Friday afternoon while her family members were out on personal work. "Her parents called to check if she had lunch, but when she did not answer, they asked neighbours to check on her. The neighbours found her hanging from the ceiling fan in the hall," the SI added.

Apart from the police, 108 ambulance staff were alerted.



The ambulance personnel declared her dead at the spot, police said. "Family members in their complaint stated that Princy was upset about not being allowed to keep the cat and died by suicide. No suicide note was found. We have registered a case under Section 194 (suspicious death) of the BNSS. After the autopsy at Gandhi Hospital, the body was handed over to the family," the SI said.