A teenage pre-university student ended her life at her house near Television Cross, Yelahanka New Town on Sunday.
The deceased Ranjitha (18) was alone at home when the incident occurred and it came to light on Sunday night when her mother, who works as a house-maid, returned home after the day’s work.
Police said that the mother in her statement said that the girl was suffering from Tuberculosis and suspect that her illness may have led her to take the extreme step.
Yelahanka New Town police have registered a case.