A class 10 student died by suicide in Telangana’s Khammam district on Monday, December 9.

The deceased was identified as 14-year-old Mannuru Lakshmi Nakshatra; she was studying at a private school in Khammam. Her father M Naveen, who works as a medical representative and belongs to Thorrur village of Mahabubabad district, was living at Mamillagudem area in the city.

The student was ill for the past few days. On Monday morning, Lakhmi went out to buy some pens as she was appearing term examinations and returned home late as she had to take a detour to reach home as she encountered a pack of stray dogs on the regular route.