Kerala woman ends life over cyber-bullying by ex-boyfriend

A woman was found dead in a suspected case of suicide in Kottayam district in Kerala following alleged cyber bullying by her ex-boyfriend.

The woman was found dead on Monday at her home in Manjoor village of Kaduthuruthy area of Kottayam district and police have lodged a case in connection with the incident and initiated a probe.

According to the police, it received a complaint stating that the 26-year old woman — Athira — ended her life over cyber bullying by her ex-boyfriend after their relationship went sour.

The complaint also claimed that besides the cyber attacks, the man also released online personal chats between the two, police said.