Vizianagaram woman found dead; police look at distress over TET marks
A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Vizianagaram district, and the police are examining the circumstances of her death
The police in Vizianagaram district, India, have confirmed the death of a 24-year-old woman, Thanuja. She was discovered dead in her home in Gajapathinagaram, the area covered by the Gajapathinagaram police circle, on Friday morning, August 21, 2026. At the time of her discovery, her family members were not present.
According to the police, Thanuja had recently taken the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), a crucial examination for securing teaching positions in government and municipal schools. The police are investigating whether the stress and distress she experienced due to her performance in the TET exam may have contributed to her untimely demise. Her husband is a private teacher based in Garividi, Vizianagaram district.
Thanuja recently tied the knot just six weeks prior to her death. Gajapathinagaram Circle Inspector Sanyasi Naidu and Sub-Inspector Kaladhar arrived at the scene and sent her body to the government hospital in Gajapathinagaram for a post-mortem examination.
The police advise those struggling with emotional distress or having suicidal thoughts to dial 100 for counseling services or call Tele-MANAS at 14416.
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