Former ZPTC Member Dies By Suicide Over Debts
Manikantha was under severe mental stress due to the debt burden: Police
WARANGAL: Former ZPTC member Bollam Manikantha, also known as Ajay, allegedly died by suicide at Raghunathpally village in Jangaon district on Thursday, reportedly due to financial distress and mounting debts.
Manikantha, a native of Raghunathpally, was elected as a ZPTC member during the erstwhile TRS government and was active in politics. He reportedly spent heavily on political activities over the past few years, leading to financial difficulties and mounting debts.
According to police, Manikantha was under severe mental stress due to the debt burden. Around 6 am on Thursday, he left home, telling his family that he was going for a walk. He was later found dead on the premises of the old Pratibha High School in the village.
Based on a complaint lodged by his wife, Bollam Anusha, Raghunathpally police registered a case and began an investigation.
Residents expressed grief over the death of the former elected representative.
