A 23-year-old Indian physician is accused of committing su!cide following several arguments with her relatives about their opposition to her adopting a cat at home in Alwal, Hyderabad. 

According to officials, the incident happened on Friday, March 20, 2026, in the evening while the doctor, T Princy, also known as Shreshtha, was by herself at home.

Princy was living with her mother, Kusumalatha, and grandmother. 

After bringing a cat home a few weeks ago, Princy had a persistent cold and cough. After that, her family opposed her adopting the cat, which led to frequent arguments between them.

On Friday evening, the doctor’s mother and grandmother had gone out for some work. When they returned, they found Princy hanging from a ceiling fan in her room. The distressed family members alerted neighbours, who informed the police. 

Officials reached the spot and took the body to Gandhi Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination. 

“The mother informed us that Princy had brought home a pet cat. After that, she developed cold and cough symptoms, which led to repeated disputes between them,” said Alwal Sub-Inspector Devendra. 

A case of suspicious d3ath was registered based on a complaint filed by the doctor’s mother, officials said.

While preliminary inquiry points to a domestic disagreement, police are examining all possible angles, they added.

Pirncy had recently completed her medical degree and was preparing for postgraduate entrance examinations.

Officials said she was also in the process of applying for her medical license.