Prominent Telugu news anchor Swecha Votarkar dies by 'suicide' in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jun 28 (PTI): A 40-year-old journalist and news presenter of a prominent Telugu channel allegedly died by suicide, police said on Saturday.
Swecha V was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence here on Friday night.
A case of suicide was registered following a complaint lodged by her father who named an individual he holds responsible for his daughter's death, police added.
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao offered his condolences on the demise of the news anchor.
"Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite. I am at loss for words," he said in a post on X.
"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," Rama Rao said.
Deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate demise of Swetcha Votarkar, a fierce journalist, writer and a dedicated Telanganite
— KTR (@KTRBRS) June 27, 2025
I am at loss a for words.
My heartfelt condolences to her family, especially her daughter & her mother. And I hope they find the strength to deal…
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Congress misleading public on National Herald case, matter still in court: BJP
New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday accused the Congress of running misleading propaganda over the trial court's decision in the National Herald case and said the court refused to take cognisance of the complaint but did not set aside the case.
The case is still pending trial in the Delhi High Court, and the trial court in its order on Tuesday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can continue its investigation, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asserted.
"The court yesterday (Tuesday) said that since it is a private complaint and no FIR has been lodged, it will not take cognizance of it. It's a technical matter. The court also said that ED can continue its investigation further. The court did not set it aside," Bhatia told a press conference at the BJP headquarters here
"Its trial is still going on. Sonia Gandhi is still Accused Number-1 and Rahul Gandhi Accused Number-2," the BJP spokesperson said, alleging, "The Gandhi family thrives on deceit, deception, and propaganda."
