San Rechal Gandhi, a young Indian model and social media influencer, tragically passed away by suicide on Sunday. She was just 26 years old.
According to local reports, San Rechal Gandhi was dealing with severe financial problems in recent months. Police confirmed that the pressure of monetary issues pushed her to take the extreme step.
On the day of the incident, she reportedly consumed a large number of tablets in an attempt to end her life. She was first taken to a government hospital and then a private one, but both refused to admit her. Eventually, she was taken to Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), where she passed away during treatment.
Police sources revealed that San Rechal had sold her jewellery a few days before the incident to raise funds for her career. When that wasn’t enough, she approached her father for financial help. Just hours before her death, she reportedly visited his house to request money. However, her father turned her down, saying he had other responsibilities, especially towards his son.
San Rechal Gandhi rose to fame after winning the Miss Pondicherry 2022 title. In 2023, she represented India at the Miss Africa Golden pageant. She also held several other titles, including Miss Best Attitude 2019, Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu 2019, and Queen of Madras 2022.
Beyond pageants, she worked as a coach for aspiring models and was known for promoting inclusivity in fashion. San Rechal believed that skin colour should not define a model’s worth. Her message of confidence and equality was widely appreciated on social media.
The sudden death of San Rechal Gandhi has left many in the fashion and modelling industry shocked and heartbroken.
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