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Decorated Jujitsu Athlete Rohini Kalam Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
27 Oct
Summary
- 35-year-old international jujitsu player Rohini Kalam found dead
- Preliminary findings suggest suicide, sister cites work-related stress and harassment
- Rohini had aspirations of becoming an IPS officer and recently underwent surgery
On September 29th, 2025, 35-year-old international jujitsu player Rohini Kalam was found dead at her residence in Dewas. Preliminary findings suggest that Rohini's death was a result of suicide.
Rohini's sister has reported that Rohini was experiencing work-related stress and alleged harassment from her school principal. Rohini, who had recently undergone surgery, was a decorated athlete with multiple international accolades in jujitsu. She had also aspired to become an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
The tragic incident has sparked concerns about the mental health challenges faced by athletes and the need for better support systems. Rohini's family and the jujitsu community are mourning the loss of a talented and dedicated sportsperson whose life was cut short under these circumstances.
