A 21-year-old BSc student and part-time YouTuber was found dead at her rented apartment in Hyderabad on Monday, police said. The incident came to light hours after she sent an emotional message to her mother, who is employed in Kuwait.

The young woman, originally from Visakhapatnam, had been living alone in Hyderabad for nearly a year while pursuing her studies at a private college. Alongside academics, she created lifestyle and personal content online as a part-time content creator.

According to police, in the early hours of the day, she sent a message to her mother expressing affection and asking her to take care of her younger brother. Shortly after the message, her phone became unreachable. When repeated calls went unanswered, concerned family members contacted one of her friends, who later visited the apartment and alerted authorities.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that she may have been under emotional stress, possibly linked to personal relationship issues. Police stated that she had previously been in a three-year relationship with a software engineer and fellow content creator, which had reportedly ended. Officials also noted that there had been an earlier attempt to harm herself around six months ago.

Her body has been sent to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination. A case of suspicious death has been registered, and investigators are examining phone records, digital communication, and statements from friends and neighbours to reconstruct the sequence of events.