23-Year-Old Indian Doctor Dies by Suicide After Family Dispute Over Pet Cat

On March 20, 2026, a 23-year-old doctor in Hyderabad was found dead at home. She hanged herself after repeated arguments with her mother and grandmother over a cat she had adopted. T Princy, also known as Shreshtha, had recently brought a pet cat into the house. Soon after, she developed a persistent cold and cough. Her family blamed the cat and opposed her decision, leading to ongoing disputes. When her mother and grandmother returned from an errand on Friday evening, they discovered her body hanging from a ceiling fan. Neighbours alerted the police, who took the body to the local hospital mortuary for postmortem. Investigators registered a suspicious death case based on the family’s complaint. While early findings point to a domestic disagreement, officials say they are examining all possible angles. Princy had just completed her medical degree and was preparing for postgraduate exams and her medical licence.

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