Indian Jujitsu player Rohini Kalam, 35, was found dead at her home in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. Police officials said preliminary findings suggest suicide. Her family, however, alleges that Kalam faced significant workplace harassment and stress. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.^[1][2][3] ### Investigation Underway Rohini Kalam's younger sister, Roshni Kalam, discovered her hanging in her room at their family home in Arjun Nagar, Radhaganj, and immediately alerted other family members. Kalam was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors pronounced her dead upon arrival.^[1][2][3] Police confirmed that they did not find a suicide note at the scene.^[1][2] Officers at the Bank Note Press police station have registered a case and are awaiting the post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause of death.^[1][2][3] Forensic teams also collected evidence from the location to understand the context of her death.^[4] Roshni Kalam told investigators that her sister had been under considerable work-related stress. Rohini worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, and her sister claims the school's principal and faculty were troubling her.^[1][2] Roshni recalled a phone call Rohini had on Sunday morning, stating, "She was worried about her job. The faculty and her principal were troubling her. I could sense her anxiety while she was on the phone that morning."^[1][2] The family has demanded a proper probe into these allegations of harassment.^[4] ### Athlete's Background and Aspirations Rohini Kalam was a decorated athlete who began her sporting journey in 2007 and turned professional in Jujitsu in 2015.^[1][2][3] She represented India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and was the country's sole participant at the World Games in Birmingham.^[1][3] Kalam achieved multiple international accolades, including bronze medals at the 2022 Thailand Open Grand Prix in Bangkok in the 48 kg category and the 2024 Abu Dhabi Championship in the duo classic event.^[1][2][3] She had also qualified for the Combat Games in Saudi Arabia.^[1][3] Beyond her athletic career, Rohini Kalam harbored aspirations of becoming an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.^[1][2][3] Her father stated that she had been attempting to secure the Vikram Award, Madhya Pradesh's highest sporting honor, for two years without success.^[1][3] As the eldest of five siblings, Rohini had consistently declined marriage proposals, according to her father.^[2][5] Her dedication to her career and personal goals was a significant part of her life.^[1][2] ### Health Concerns and Recent Events The family also revealed that Rohini had undergone surgery for a stomach lump about five months ago and had been in poor health since then.^[1][3][5] This health issue reportedly added to her overall distress.^[5] Rohini had returned to her Dewas home on Saturday, a day before the tragic incident.^[2][6] On Sunday morning, she had tea and breakfast with her family as usual.^[2][6] Afterward, she spoke to someone on the phone before retiring to her room and locking the door from the inside.^[2][3][6] At the time of the incident, her mother was at a temple with another daughter, and her father, a retired Bank Note Press employee, was also away from home.^[1][2][3] Police investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances leading to Rohini Kalam's death. The allegations of workplace harassment are a central focus as authorities gather statements from family members, school administrators, and colleagues.^[4] The case highlights the critical need for safe and respectful working environments, free from any form of abuse or intimidation.^[7]