Kannada television actress Shobhita Shivanna was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad under suspicious circumstances on Sunday, December 1. Shobhita was known for her roles in the television serials ‘Brahmagantu’ and ‘Ninidale’. She had also acted in a few films.
The body of the 29-year-old was recovered from her apartment at Sriram Nagar Colony in Gachibowli. The incident came to light after neighbours reported the matter to the police, who suspect it to be a case of suicide. The body has been shifted to Osmania General Hospital for postmortem. Gachibowli police have registered a case and took up an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Hailing from Sakleshpur in Karnataka's Hassan district, the actress got married last year. She had been staying away from the entertainment industry after the marriage and was residing in Hyderabad with her husband Sudheer.
Police have been recording statements from her family, friends, and neighbours as part of the investigation. Shobhita's body will be transported to Bengaluru where her family resides.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.