A distressing incident unfolded on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, in Gorantla, Sri Sathya Sai district, where a 24-year-old woman home guard, attached to the local police station, reportedly attempted to take her own life. The incident came to light after the victim recorded and widely circulated a video on social media, as well as to senior police officials, accusing a male home guard driver at the Gorantla station of persistent harassment.
Upon receiving the alarming video, police officials acted promptly, rushing the woman to the Government Hospital in Gorantla. She was subsequently transferred to the Area Hospital in Hindupur for further medical attention.
In response to the gravity of the allegations and the incident, Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar has ordered a comprehensive inquiry, promising a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the home guard’s suicide attempt and the harassment claims.
(Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or severe distress are urged to seek immediate help by ‘Dialing 100’).