Fresh allegations have emerged in the death of a medical student whose body was recovered from the Kathajodi River near Trisulia Bridge in Odisha’s Cuttack.Bhubaneswar: Fresh allegations have emerged in the death of a medical student whose body was recovered from the Kathajodi River near Trisulia Bridge in Odisha’s Cuttack, with her family claiming that her boyfriend had begun distancing himself from her because of her complexion and his involvement with another woman.The deceased, Chandrika Bhanjabala Hembram (29), was a third-year MBBS student at Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital in Balasore and hailed from Raidandia village in Mayurbhanj district.According to her family, Chandrika had been in a long-term relationship with Bhimsen Prasad Tudu, and the couple had planned to marry in 2027. However, the relationship soured after Bhimsen developed a close relationship with another woman.The deceased, Chandrika Bhanjabala Hembram (29), was a third-year MBBS student at Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital in Balasore and hailed from Raidandia village in Mayurbhanj district.According to her family, Chandrika had been in a long-term relationship with Bhimsen Prasad Tudu, and the couple had planned to marry in 2027. However, the relationship soured after Bhimsen developed a close relationship with another woman.Family members alleged that Bhimsen started ignoring Chandrika and frequently made remarks about her complexion. They claimed he was attracted to another woman because of her fair skin tone.The family further alleged that Chandrika became worried about her appearance and sought medical treatment to improve her complexion. Investigation has revealed that she began consulting a noted dermatologist in Bhubaneswar from October 13 last year and had been prescribed medicines and cosmetic creams. She reportedly visited the city several times for follow-up consultation.When Chandrika’s body was recovered from the river on June 4, police found a bag on the bridge. The bag reportedly contained medical prescriptions and cosmetic creams. During the investigation, police found that the prescriptions had been issued by the dermatologist.Meanwhile, Chandrika’s mother, Hiramani Hansda, had lodged a complaint with the Barang police, following which a case was registered. The family has alleged that Bhimsen and another woman were involved in Chandrika’s death and disposed of her body in the river.Police have intensified their investigation and are examining all angles, including whether Chandrika died by suicide or was murdered.Bhimsen was untraceable while efforts were underway by the police to trace him for questioning.
Odisha medico Chandrika’s death: Boyfriend started disliking her over ‘skin tone’, alleges family
