Kohima, March 26: A 22-year-old woman from Nagaland was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Chikkamagaluru on March 25, prompting a police investigation into allegations of harassment recorded in her personal diary.
The deceased, identified as Linsula, was discovered hanging at her residence in Aravindnagar in Chikkamagaluru city. Police said she had been employed at a local resort and had been living in the area for work.
Preliminary findings indicate that Linsula had a phone conversation lasting around 30 minutes with an individual identified as Kivishe Kinimi shortly before the incident. Investigators are examining the nature and content of the call as part of the ongoing probe.
A diary recovered from the scene has become a crucial piece of evidence. According to police sources, Linsula had written about two men, identified as Rajesh and Tejas, alleging that they subjected her to prolonged physical and mental harassment under the pretext of a relationship. The diary has been seized and sent for further examination.
A complaint has been lodged at Basavanahalli police station by Lashila Inchugar, an acquaintance of the deceased, naming Rajesh and Tejas and accusing them of harassment. Police have inspected the scene, recorded statements, and initiated a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Officials said Linsula had been bearing significant family responsibilities, including supporting her parents financially, while continuing her employment despite the alleged harassment.
Her family has been informed in Nagaland, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
