Singer Kalpana Raghavendar found unconscious at Hyderabad house, suicide attempt suspected

HYDERABAD: Singer Kalpana Raghavendar was found unconscious at her residence in Nizampet in the city on Tuesday, following an alleged suicide attempt.

According to the police, she had not opened her door for two days, raising concerns among apartment residents, who then alerted authorities. KPHB police forced entry into her apartment around 4 pm and discovered her in an unconscious state.

"We received a distress call from residents who hadn't seen her for two days. Upon arrival, we found her unconscious and rushed her to hospital," said police.

Doctors suspect she consumed sleeping pills to die by suicide. Medical tests detected water in her lungs, for which she is undergoing treatment. Kalpana is known for her extensive playback singing career.


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