Police constable died by suicide in Hyderabad due to loan app harassment

According to an Aaj Tak report, serious questions have been raised following the death of a police constable due to recovery and blackmailing by a loan app in Hyderabad. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Mudavath Srinu. He was serving as a police constable at the Kondapur Battalion. He had been married for about a year.

According to the police, the incident took place at his home in Harshaguda village, Hyderabad, on Monday morning. The police have registered the case as a suicide and have initiated an investigation. According to Pahadisharif Police Station Inspector Lakshmi Narayan Reddy, Srinu had borrowed 40,000 rupees through a mobile loan app about four months ago. It is alleged that when the amount was not paid on time, people associated with the app started calling him continuously.

It is claimed that the phone calls and pressure were increased during the Diwali holidays. Reportedly, he was being called every hour and asked to pay the outstanding amount immediately. Along with demanding money, the callers were also threatening him with serious consequences. The most serious allegation in this case has emerged regarding private photos.

According to the information provided to the police, people associated with the loan app threatened Srinu that if he did not pay the money, morphed or edited photos of him and his wife would be sent to relatives and villagers. Furthermore, there is an allegation that he was also threatened with physical assault. According to the police, amidst the continuous alleged threats and pressure, Srinu died by suicide on Monday morning.

Following this incident, the Pahadisharif police have registered a case and started an investigation. Sub-inspector Vinod stated that further investigation into the matter is underway. The police are now trying to find out from which numbers Srinu was being called, who the callers were, and whether they were associated with any loan app or recovery agency.

The Aaj Tak report further stated that if you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, this is a very serious medical emergency. One should immediately contact the Government of India's Jeevansathi helpline number 18002333330. Additionally, one can also call the Tele-MANAS helpline number 1800914416. Here, your identity is kept completely confidential, and experts provide the necessary counseling to overcome this situation.