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New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Accused in Telugu news anchor's ‘suicide' faces POCSO case
HYDERABAD: Chikkadpally police on Sunday registered a fresh case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Purnachandar, who is also accused of abetting the suicide of television anchor Swetcha Votarkar. It is pertinent to note that the police has not confirmed that she died by suicide. The POCSO case pertains to allegations that Purnachandar misbehaved with Swetcha's minor daughter. The accused surrendered before Chikkadpally police late on Saturday night. He has since been remanded in connection with the suspicious death of Swetcha. Police sources stated that during questioning, Purnachandar named a top politician in his statement. However, the sources refused to divulge any further details regarding this politician. The advocate representing Purnachandar said that the police registered a case under Sections 69 and 108 of the BNS, along with the POCSO case, which was based on statements provided by the deceased's daughter. In the initial complaint, Swetcha's father, V Poshetti, informed police that his daughter had divorced Kranthi Kiran and had been living with her daughter. He alleged that Purnachandar had pursued Swetcha for three years, promising marriage, following which she agreed to a live-in relationship with him. Poshetti claimed that Purnachandar was solely responsible for his daughter's death. The Chikkadpally police filed a case and produced Purnachandar in court.
Daily Tribune
28-06-2025
- Daily Tribune
Telugu Journalist Swetcha Votarkar Found Dead in Hyderabad, Suicide Suspected
Prominent Telugu journalist and TV anchor Swetcha Votarkar was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night in a suspected case of suicide, according to Indian media reports. She was 40 years old. Police confirmed that Swetcha was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan. A case has been registered, and an investigation is currently underway. Authorities are treating the death as suspicious following a complaint filed by her father, who alleged that a specific individual may have been responsible for driving her to take her own life. Swetcha Votarkar was a well-known journalist, writer, and social activist, widely respected for her fearless reporting and vocal stance on socio-political issues, particularly those affecting Telangana. Her sudden death has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for justice from fellow journalists, activists, and the public. BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi) Working President K.T. Rama Rao expressed his condolences on social media, describing Swetcha as 'a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite.' He also used the moment to urge those battling mental health challenges to seek help, stressing that support is always available. Calls for a thorough investigation have also emerged from human rights groups and political activists. Many are urging authorities to probe the circumstances around her death and take action against anyone found responsible. Swetcha's passing has sent shockwaves through India's media and activist circles, with many demanding justice and greater mental health awareness in high-stress professions such as journalism.
United News of India
28-06-2025
- United News of India
Popular Telugu anchor Swetcha Votarkar commits suicide
States » South Hyderabad, June 28 (UNI) Popular Telugu news anchor Swetcha Votarkar (40) allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Chikkadapalli on Friday night. According to Chikkadapalli police, she was found hanging from a ceiling fan around 1030 hours. Swetcha, who had been living with her daughter following a divorce five years ago, is suspected to have taken the extreme step due to personal reasons. Police have registered a case and are investigating based on a complaint filed by her mother, Sridevi. Her body was shifted to Gandhi Hospital for postmortem. Journalists across the state mourned her sudden demise. Special Commissioner of I&PR, C.H. Priyanka, and several political leaders, including former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao, expressed their deep condolences. UNI VV PRS
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Popular Telugu TV news channel anchor Swetcha dies by suicide
Popular Telugu television news channel anchor and poet Swetcha Votarkar (40) died under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Jawaharnagar in Chikkadpally on Friday night, the police said on Saturday. Telugu TV news anchor and poet Swetcha Votarkar, 40, found dead under suspicious circumstances.(HT Photo ) According to Chikkadpally police inspector Raju Naik said they had received a call from the Swetcha's neighbours at around 9.30 pm about the incident. 'When we entered her room, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan,' Naik said. An ambulance was called immediately and the paramedic staff confirmed her death, he said, adding that she might have died by suicide due to family problems. The police called in the clues team, and collected evidence. 'No suicide has been found till now. A case of suspicious death was registered based on a complaint filed by Swetcha's mother. Her body was then shifted to the Gandhi Hospital mortuary for autopsy,' the police inspector said, adding the investigation is going on. According to preliminary investigations, Swetcha was divorced from her husband Kranthi Kiran in 2014. After the separation, she lived for a few years with her parents, V Shankar and Sridevi, both active in the Leftist movements at their Ramnagar residence. 'For the past four years, Swetcha had been living alone with her 13-year-old daughter in a penthouse at Sheelam Residency in Jawahar Nagar. She has supposedly been in live-in relationship with another person Purnachandar in the same house,' the police said. Swetcha, who worked in various Telugu television channels including TV9 as a news anchor, was also very active in the Telangana movement and wrote several poems. For the past three years, she had been working for T-News television channel promoted by the family of Bharat Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao. She was recently elected as an executive committee member in the Journalists' Housing Society elections. KCR expressed shock over the demise of Swetcha Votarkar and said she was a dedicated journalist and committed to the cause of Telangana.
India Today
28-06-2025
- India Today
Telugu anchor found dead at her Hyderabad home, police suspects suicide
Popular Telugu television anchor Swetcha Votarker was found dead at her residence in Jawahar Nagar, under the limits of the Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad. The incident came to light in the early hours of to preliminary findings, Swetcha was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her room. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide but have not ruled out other possibilities, including foul suicide note was recovered from the scene, though reports suggest she may have been under mental stress. Her body has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Swetcha was a prominent figure in the Telugu media industry, known for anchoring shows that highlighted public issues and social concerns. She maintained an active presence on social media, where she engaged with her audience indicate she posted an emotional message just hours before her death, though the police have yet to verify its contents working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) in a post on X shared his condolence and said: 'Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite. I am at a loss for words. My heartfelt condolences to her family, especially her daughter & her mother. And I hope they find the strength to deal with this horrific loss."advertisement"Telangana has lost a very bright mind. To everyone reading this - if you ever feel that life is tough, please don't hesitate to reach out to a professional. Life is meant to be lived and there is always support available,' he police have registered a case and are examining various angles including personal and professional stress, and any potential foul play. Forensic reports, post-mortem findings and CCTV footage are expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding her details are awaited as the probe progresses.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Hyderabad
