Rohini Kalam, an Indian Jiu-Jitsu player who represented the country internationally, was found dead at her home in Madhya Pradesh&rsquo;s Dewas on Sunday. She had won a bronze medal at the 8th Asian Championship held in Abu Dhabi and was working as a martial arts coach at a local school.
Police said preliminary investigations point to suicide, though no note has been recovered so far. At the time of the incident, no family members were at home. Her sister, Roshni, found her hanging when she returned later that day.
Rohini, who was visiting Dewas from Ashta, reportedly faced stress related to her job. Her sister alleged that the school principal and staff had been troubling her, which caused significant anxiety in recent weeks.
Her father, a retired Bank Note Press employee, shared that Rohini had dreams of becoming an IPS officer and had been preparing for the Vikram Award for two years. She was also recovering from a surgery conducted five months ago, which, combined with professional pressure, worsened her mental state.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her death.

Indian Jiu-Jitsu medalist Rohini Kalam found dead at home in Dewas; probe underway

Jiu-Jitsu Player Rohini Kalam Found Dead

Indian Jiu-Jitsu medalist Rohini Kalam found dead at home in Dewas; probe underway

October 27, 2025 | 11:54 IST