‘Parents and brother should remain happy’; detailed investigation on suicide of  Instagram influencer

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The police have decided to intensify investigation into the suicide of a student, who is an Instagram influencer. The dead was a native of Njalikonam in Thrikkannapuram. She was a plus two student. Her relatives had alleged that the girl was a victim of abuse via social media.

It is heard that the girl's family has not complained to the police that she was a victim of cyber-attack. It is also heard that the student was depressed after failing in the plus two examination. The police are investigating this matter in detail.

The police said her suicide note has asked her parents and brother to remain happy.

The 18-year-old Instagram influencer attempted suicide last Monday. She was then admitted to the medical college hospital. She died Sunday night while undergoing treatment. It is alleged that the girl was in a relationship with a youth from Nedumangad and after the love affair ended, the youth hurled abuses at the girl on social media.