Kasaragod (Kerala), February 9 A popular female social media influencer was found dead here on Monday, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Reshma K (25), popularly known as Chinnupappu, a native of Adhur in Karaduka.
She had over two lakh followers on Instagram.
According to police, Reshma was staying in a rented room on Azad Road in Kudlu near Kasaragod.
Around 1:30 pm, her brother Ratheesh found her hanging from the ceiling fan using a bedsheet, police said.
Police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation. They suspect it to be a case of suicide, and are still trying to determine the reason.
They said Reshma had ended her marriage a few months ago.
As part of the investigation, police are examining her mobile phone and will be recording statements from her relatives.
The body will be handed over to the family after the post-mortem examination, police added.
