Chinnu Pappu, social media influencer, found dead in Kasaragod
SOCIAL media influencer K Reshma, popularly known as Chinnu Papu, was found dead inside her house in Kasaragod on Monday, 9 February.
The 24-year-old native of Adhur, who reportedly died by suicide in her rented house, was rushed to the hospital by neighbours. But doctors declared that she was brought dead.
The Kasaragod police have reportedly begun an investigation into her death.
Reports also indicate that Reshma had a love marriage and had just got divorced a month ago. The couple have a four-year-old child. The police's initial conclusion is that family conflicts could have contributed to her death.
Reshma was popular on social media for putting out content in her signature Kasaragod Malayalam accent and sometimes in Tulu. With over 2 lakh followers on Instagram, she featured her village and rural life on her reels and rose to popularity.
Further details about her death and funeral proceedings are awaited.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.
Tamil Nadu
State health department's suicide helpline: 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)
Andhra Pradesh
Life Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930
Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584
Karnataka
Sahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222
Kerala
Maithri: 0484 2540530
Chaithram: 0484 2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana
State government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104
Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200
SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pm
Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.
24x7 Helpline: 9820466726
Click here for working helplines across India.
