Cuttack, Jun 6: Fresh details have surfaced in the death of medical student Chandrika Hembram, whose body was recovered from the Kathajodi River near Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu, with phone recordings and chat messages indicating serious strain in her relationship with a male friend in the days leading up to her death.

The recovery of Chandrika’s body had already raised questions over whether her death was a case of su*cide or homicide. As police continue their investigation, conversations allegedly exchanged between Chandrika, her family members and her male friend, Bhimsen Prasad Tudu, have added a new dimension to the case.

Phone Recording Points To Relationship Breakdown
An alleged phone recording that has surfaced shows Chandrika’s mother, Hiramani Hansda, attempting to counsel Bhimsen amid tensions in the relationship.

During the conversation, Bhimsen is allegedly heard saying that he no longer loved Chandrika and that his feelings for her were no longer the same. He is also heard questioning how marriage could be possible if affection no longer existed from both sides.

The conversation further suggested that, despite their long association, Bhimsen did not view the duration of the relationship as a sufficient reason to continue it.

The authenticity of the recording has not been independently verified, and police have not yet commented on its evidentiary value.

Messages Show Chandrika Seeking Family Intervention
Chat messages that have come to light indicate that Chandrika wanted her family to intervene in the matter.

In one of the messages sent to her mother, Chandrika reportedly shared the mobile number of Bhimsen’s brother and urged her mother to speak with his family.


“I am sending you the mobile number of Bhimsen's brother. Call him and talk to his mother. Tell them everything and file a case. Bhimsen's father's name is Balaram Tudu and his mother's name is Geetamani Tudu,” the message read.

The chats also suggest that Chandrika wanted discussions to take place with Bhimsen’s family and was considering legal action against them.

Mother Asked Her To Remain Patient
According to the messages that have surfaced, Chandrika’s mother repeatedly urged her daughter to remain patient and avoid contacting Bhimsen immediately.

However, some of the later messages sent by her mother reportedly remained unread.

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Body Recovered From Kathajodi River
Chandrika Hembram, daughter of Bhaju Hembram from Udala in Mayurbhanj district, was found dead on June 4 after her body was recovered from the Kathajodi River near Subhas Setu in Cuttack.

Police have not yet reached a conclusion on whether the death was a su*cide or whether any foul play was involved.