Asian Jiu-Jitsu Medalist Found Dead in Dewas Home

 According to police reports, her younger sister Roshni Kalam discovered Rohini’s body hanging from the ceiling of her room at their house in Arjun Nagar, Radhaganj area. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Family Members Were Away at the Time of Incident

At the time of the incident, Rohini’s mother had gone out for a temple visit with another daughter, while her father was also away on work. Preliminary investigation suggests that she took the extreme step when no one was at home.

Accomplished Martial Artist and National Coach

Rohini was serving as a Martial Arts Coach at a private school in Ashta, Sehore district. She had returned home to Dewas only a day before the incident.

Having begun her martial arts journey in 2007, she turned professional in 2015, specializing in Jiu-Jitsu, a traditional Japanese martial art. Last year, she made India proud by winning a bronze medal at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship held in Abu Dhabi.

She also served as the General Secretary of the Jiu-Jitsu Federation, contributing actively to the sport’s promotion in India.

Investigation Underway

Police have registered a case and are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine the reason behind the suicide. Her mobile phone and personal belongings have been seized for forensic analysis.

Authorities said no suicide note has been recovered so far. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and further action will be taken based on the autopsy report.