Coimbatore 19-Year-Old Woman Dies By Suicide: A nineteen-year-old Coimbatore girl reportedly died by suicide on June 12 after an acquaintance blackmailed her of morphing her intimate pictures. The accused as well as his mother have been arrested by the police in connection with the death.
The accused, identified as Kesava Kumar, used to meet the teenage girl while travelling on a bus. During their meeting, they often took selfies together, the police reported.
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According to the aforementioned report by India Today, Kumar allegedly started asking for money from the teen, stating that he would morph her photographs and release them on social media if she refused to pay him.
It was further reported that the deceased had already paid him over a sum of Rs 35, 000. However, Kumar was not content and started demanding more money. When the teenager refused, he threatened.