THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: One person was taken into custody over the suicide of Namitha, a second-year student of Aryanad ITI. Police arrested Namitha’s fiancé Sandeep in the case. On the day of the suicide, Sandeep reached Namitha’s house and had a bitter feud. Namitha (19), daughter of Raji and Baiju, natives of Nedumangad, was found hanging dead in the kitchen of their rented house on Sunday. The death took place hours after Sandeep left the place.

Police took Sandeep into custody after finding inconsistencies in his statements. No one was at home at the time of death. Despite the marriage being fixed, there existed differences between Sandeep and Namitha over many issues. According to relatives, Sandeep reached the house on Sunday and argued with Namitha. Sandeep then left the house. A few minutes after he left, Sandeep tried contacting Namitha but the calls went unanswered. This forced him to come back and search the house. During the search, Namitha was found hanging in the kitchen.

The locals were alerted and the victim was rushed to the hospital, but she could not be saved.

Namitha and Sandeep got engaged two years ago after being in a relationship for many years. A discord started coming their way after Sandeep found a photo of Namitha with another youngster on her mobile phone. Police assume this accusation and the subsequent blame gaming might have resulted in the suicide.

Namitha's mother works in a nearby chicken farm. Nandita is Namitha’s sister. The police are also investigating whether Sandeep is connected with the death in any other way. The post-mortem report says that Namitha's death was due to hanging.