Hyderabad real estate builder ends life amid financial stress

Hyderabad: A 47-year-old real estate builder, Venkateshwarlu, reportedly ended his life at his flat in Sai Priya Colony under the Injapur police station limits. He is said to have left a note citing financial distress related to his real estate business.

Venkateshwarlu, a resident of Prashanth Hills Colony in Meerpet, had been living with his wife and two children. According to reports, he had been facing mounting pressure due to a downturn in the property market. Based on a complaint filed by his wife, police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

 In a separate incident, a 33-year-old man, Palamuru Praveen Goud, allegedly ended his life at his rented house in Shamshabad on May 21, 2025.

According to a complaint filed by his father, Palamuru Balraj Goud, Praveen had been living alone while working as a manager at Bajaj Finance in Shadnagar. The family had been exploring marriage proposals for him, but none had materialised, which may have caused him emotional distress.

After being unable to contact his son the previous night, Balraj Goud visited the residence the following morning and found him unresponsive. Police have registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and are investigating. No foul play is suspected.

Important note:

If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling distressed, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.

Telangana state government's suicide prevention (tollfree): 104

Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200

SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.)

Aasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and distressed thoughts, and to those undergoing trauma after the death of a loved one.

24x7 Helpline: 9820466726