Warangal, Telangana, witnessed a shocking case of harassment leading to tragedy. Anita, a dedicated constable in the Armed Reserve Division of Warangal Police Commissionerate, took her own life on January 27 by ingesting pesticide at home in Sithya Tanda. The news has sent ripples through the police fraternity and local communities.
According to detailed police inquiries, the root cause traces back to Rajendra from Mahbubabad’s Thorrur area. For four long years, he dangled marriage promises before Anita, only to stalk her obsessively via video calls on duty, suspecting infidelity. Her parents intervened decisively, nixing the wedding.
Enter another suitor from Anita’s acquaintance. As wedding bells loomed, Rajendra’s jealousy erupted. He phoned the man, badmouthing Anita viciously. Suddenly, this second man turned antagonist, harassing her and extorting money for marriage.
Doubly besieged, Anita reached her breaking point. That fateful day, her desperate call to Rajendra ended in threats of self-harm, met with responses that allegedly worsened her despair. Despite family efforts to save her at the hospital, she passed away.
Cases have been filed against the duo, with investigations ongoing. This incident highlights systemic issues like workplace stalking and the lack of safeguards for women in uniform. Community leaders are calling for counseling programs and swift punitive action to prevent such losses.
