Techie dies by suicide at Durgam Cheruvu Lake in Hyderabad's HITEC City
Synopsis
Two software professionals have allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad within three days — a 25-year-old man jumped into Durgam Cheruvu Lake from the Cable Bridge in HITEC City on Monday, and a 29-year-old woman was found hanging at her residence on Sunday. Both cases are under police investigation, raising fresh concern about mental health in India's IT corridors.
Key Takeaways
Rajesh (25) , a software professional from Visakhapatnam , allegedly jumped into Durgam Cheruvu Lake from the Cable Bridge in HITEC City on Monday .
Madhapur police registered a case on a complaint by his sister; NDRF and SDRF teams were searching for the body.
The reasons behind Rajesh's alleged suicide were not known as of the time of reporting.
This is the second techie suicide in Hyderabad in three days ; Archana Chaudhary Malik (29) was found hanging at her residence on Sunday .
Archana had allegedly made a video call threatening to end her life at 2:30 am ; police are examining the circumstances, including a reported four-year relationship with a colleague.
A 25-year-old software professional identified as Rajesh allegedly died by suicide on Monday after jumping into Durgam Cheruvu Lake from the Cable Bridge in HITEC City, Madhapur, Hyderabad. The incident occurred in the Cyberabad IT corridor of Telangana, and the reasons behind the alleged suicide are not yet known.
Background and Circumstances
Rajesh, originally from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, was employed at a software company in Hyderabad and resided at a hostel in Nacharam. On the day of the incident, he had travelled to Ayappa Society in Madhapur to meet a friend, before proceeding to the Cable Bridge, from where he allegedly jumped into the lake.
Following a complaint filed by Rajesh's sister, the Madhapur police registered a case and launched an investigation. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were deployed to search for his body in the lake.
Second Techie Suicide in Three Days
This is reportedly the second such incident involving a technology professional in Hyderabad within three days. On the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, a 29-year-old software employee named Archana Chaudhary Malik, a native of Uttar Pradesh, was found hanging at her residence in the city.
According to police, Archana had made a video call to a colleague at around 2:30 am while he was at a family function outside Hyderabad, allegedly threatening to end her life if he did not marry her. He reportedly tried to reach her repeatedly and, upon arriving at her flat at around 5:30 am, found the door locked from inside. Patrol police were alerted, forced open the door, and found her hanging.
Archana's body was subsequently shifted to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police secured the scene and a clues team examined the premises. Her colleague, who reportedly hails from Uttarakhand, had allegedly been in a relationship with her for four years, according to police. Investigators were examining the full circumstances preceding her death.
Investigation Status
The Madhapur police have registered cases in both incidents and are investigating. The motive behind Rajesh's alleged suicide remains unknown as of now, with no official statement yet from authorities on any findings. The NDRF and SDRF search operation for Rajesh's body was ongoing at the time of reporting.
Mental Health and Workplace Stress
This comes amid growing concern over mental health challenges faced by professionals in India's technology sector, particularly in high-pressure IT hubs such as Hyderabad's Cyberabad corridor. Mental health advocates and industry observers have repeatedly called for stronger support mechanisms within software firms.
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Point of View
And the high-pressure, long-hours culture of Cyberabad's corridors compounds that neglect. Neither case, on current facts, points to a systemic workplace cause, but the pattern demands that companies, the Telangana government, and industry bodies move beyond condolence statements toward mandatory, accessible, and stigma-free mental health infrastructure. Reporting these incidents with accuracy and restraint matters too: sensationalised coverage of method and circumstance can trigger imitative behaviour, making editorial responsibility as important as policy response.
NationPress
27 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Rajesh and what happened at Durgam Cheruvu Lake?
Rajesh was a 25-year-old software professional from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, working in Hyderabad. He allegedly jumped into Durgam Cheruvu Lake from the Cable Bridge in HITEC City, Madhapur, on Monday; the reasons for the alleged suicide were not known.
What is the status of the search and police investigation?
Madhapur police registered a case following a complaint by Rajesh's sister and launched an investigation. NDRF and SDRF teams were deployed to search for his body in the lake, and the operation was ongoing at the time of reporting.
Who was Archana Chaudhary Malik and what do police say happened?
Archana Chaudhary Malik was a 29-year-old software employee from Uttar Pradesh who was found hanging at her Hyderabad residence in the early hours of Sunday. Police say she made a video call to a colleague at around 2:30 am, allegedly threatening to end her life; her body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital for post-mortem.
Why are these cases significant beyond the individual tragedies?
They represent the second suspected suicide by a tech professional in Hyderabad within three days, drawing attention to mental health pressures in the city's IT sector. Advocates have called for stronger, more accessible mental health support within technology firms.
Where can someone in distress find help?
People in distress in India can contact iCall at 9152987821 or Vandrevala Foundation's 24x7 helpline at 1860-2662-345 for free, confidential mental health support.
