BENGALURU: A 22-year-old woman working at a jewellery showroom in the city was found dead in Agara Lake at HSR Layout Saturday.In her suicide note, Vanishree L, from Sagar in Shivamogga district, said harassment and blackmail by her former classmate Abhishek AS forced her to take the extreme step.Vanishree had been staying in a paying guest accommodation at HSR Layout for around six months.Her sister Pooja, on receiving a call from Vanishree’s PG mate, approached police who later found Vanishree’s slippers at Agara Lake. Emergency service personnel fished out her body.In her suicide note, Vanishree wrote, “Abhishek is responsible for my death. He keeps sending me videos and photos, calling me and harassing me… I am making this decision so my family honour is not harmed.”If you are having suicidal thoughts or in need of emotional support, call helplines: Tele-Manas: 14416 or 1800-891-4416; or Sahai: 080-25497777.
