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Puttur: Class 10 girl dies after consuming poison; harassment suspected

  •   Thu, Nov 13 2025 09:13:18 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur

Puttur, Nov 13: A 15-year-old girl who had attempted suicide by consuming poison died while undergoing treatment on November 12.

The deceased has been identified as Harshitha (15), daughter of Sridhar Kumbar, a resident of Paradka in Ilanthila village, Beltangady taluk.

Harshitha, a Class 10 student of a high school in Uppinangady, had complained of a headache and stayed home on November 4. She reportedly consumed pesticide at home and fell seriously ill. Her mother immediately rushed her to a hospital in Puttur, from where she was later shifted to Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment.

Despite efforts by doctors, Harshitha succumbed on November 12.

According to a complaint lodged by her father Sridhar Kumbar at the Uppinangady police station, a man named Rajesh from Kadaba had allegedly been harassing Harshitha over the phone. It is suspected that the harassment may have driven her to take the extreme step.

Police have registered a case and are investigating.

 

 

 


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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait/Muscat

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    Rita, Germany well said ! I fail to understand which girl does not do make up at certain give time. Less or more it's personal choice or wish. Why to beat around the bush.

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  • Damodar, Dk

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    Why the police have not arrested the criminal Rajesh who was harassing her? The Dakshina Kannada police shouldn't act like the UP police where goonda raj is prevalent. Siddaramaihji should take strict action against such police who are not doing thier duty properly.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait/Muscat

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    Girls with make up look more attractive and without it unrecognizable! Natural beauties are exception. Among celebrities Smitha Patel had that charm.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    May her soul rest in Peace.We dot know the reason of her suicide.Still we blame here right and left.When she had a phone it is not unusual these days .when she is going to school far away better one to have.Police should find out this first what was reason whether she was molested?by the person?Did they do any post martum ?To clarify?Hope to hear more details if possible.

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  • rachita, Nagpur

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    Such a small girl ! Too much make up at this age !!?? We are not doing 1 percent lof makeup even now forget the college time ! Hair hair is falling on ears /forehead ! Kajaal hmm This much style even heroins' daughters are also not doing. !!Why mobiles are given in their hands ? Parents are giving mobiles to nursery going children to keep them away and mothers are busy wasting time in fb/insta and beauty parlours...Every school/college is strictly prohibiting the usage of mobiles. When father knew, why didn't he approach police or concerned authorities?

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    rachita Nagpur.Now dear lady ,enough with critic.She is no more .First of all it will pain her parents when this read this.Whether foto was made previously by a drama?Or nowadays children are tending to put up make up at this age.Leave that aside please.Instead some words of sympathy will be sooth them.

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  • krishna, Udupi

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    dear Father, u were watching if really some one was harrasing ur daughter till her death?? or is there different story behind this? as a parents i understand the pain you are going through, but blaming him after loss of life is no use, u could have awake bit early... for what ever the reason is true

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait/Muscat

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    "As per her father, a man named Rajesh from Kadaba had allegedly been harassing Harshitha over the phone and that may have driven her to take the extreme step" This could also be due to the pressure from parents opposing her relation with the boy. Whatever the reason truth will unfold soon. R.I.P. Harshitha

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  • I am also Das, Mangalore Udupi

    Thu, Nov 13 2025

    Why a 10 th class girl using a phone? Parents must be aware before giving phone to childrens

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