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Crime
21‑Year‑Old Arrested in Manipal Student Suicide Case Over Alleged Blackmail
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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A 21‑year‑old student was arrested after ten months of investigation in the Manipal student suicide case, accused of blackmailing the victim.
The Karnataka police arrested a 21‑year‑old student on Monday, marking a significant development in the Manipal student suicide case that has been under investigation for ten months.
According to police statements, the accused is alleged to have blackmailed the victim, which investigators say may have contributed to the circumstances leading to the student’s death.
The arrest follows a series of inquiries that began after the student’s body was found in a hostel room in Manipal. Authorities have said they will continue probing the case for any additional links.
The police have not yet released the name of the arrested individual, but they confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that further charges may be filed if evidence warrants.
According to police statements, the accused is alleged to have blackmailed the victim, which investigators say may have contributed to the circumstances leading to the student’s death.
The arrest follows a series of inquiries that began after the student’s body was found in a hostel room in Manipal. Authorities have said they will continue probing the case for any additional links.
The police have not yet released the name of the arrested individual, but they confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that further charges may be filed if evidence warrants.