Bengaluru Student Found Dead in Sankey Tank; Police Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Death

A 20-year-old undergraduate student was found dead in Bengaluru’s Sankey Tank on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by local police into the circumstances leading up to her death.

Authorities said the student, identified as Tejaswini, also known as Teju, was a second-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) student at a private college in the Jalahalli area. Preliminary findings suggest she may have entered the lake premises on Monday evening and did not return home.

Timeline Under Examination

According to investigators, Tejaswini left her college after attending classes earlier in the day. Police reviewing CCTV footage said she spent several hours in nearby areas before entering the Sankey Tank premises during the afternoon.

Officials stated that surveillance footage shows her moving around different sections of the lake area and remaining inside the premises for an extended period.

Investigators are now piecing together her movements to establish a complete timeline of events.

Message Sent Before Disappearance

Police said a message allegedly sent by Tejaswini to a close male friend has become an important part of the investigation.

According to officials, the message indicated emotional distress and suggested she intended to harm herself. After receiving the message, the friend reportedly attempted to contact her but was unable to reach her because her phone had been switched off.

Concerned by the situation, he alerted her family members and encouraged them to locate her immediately.

Search Operation Conducted Overnight

After learning that Tejaswini had not returned home, family members contacted the police and launched a search effort.

Police personnel, emergency responders, and relatives searched the Sankey Tank area late into the night. During the search, authorities reportedly recovered personal belongings, including her bag and mobile phone.

The search continued into the early hours before her body was discovered near one of the entrances to the lake premises on Tuesday morning.

Police Register Case

Officials confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Police said they are examining all available evidence, including CCTV footage, digital communications, witness statements, and family accounts, to understand the events leading up to the incident.

Authorities have not disclosed any final conclusions regarding the cause or circumstances of death and stated that inquiries are continuing.

Family Background and Ongoing Probe

Investigators are also reviewing information related to Tejaswini’s personal circumstances in the weeks preceding her death.

According to police sources, officers are examining various aspects of her personal life as part of standard investigative procedure. No suicide note has been reported to have been recovered.

Officials emphasized that all relevant angles are being assessed before any conclusions are reached.

Safety Concerns Raised

Following the incident, members of the student’s family reportedly raised questions regarding security arrangements at the lake premises.

Authorities have not commented on those concerns in detail, but officials indicated that the broader circumstances surrounding the case remain under review.

Investigation Continues

The death has sparked concern among local residents and students, with many awaiting further details from the ongoing police inquiry.

Investigators are expected to continue analyzing digital evidence, CCTV footage, and witness accounts in the coming days. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation while the investigation remains active.

Further updates are expected once official findings become available.

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