🛑 Who Was the Last Person to Call Rithanya? 😳 A Shocking Twist in the Case? 😱

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In a haunting turn of events that has captivated Tamil Nadu, the final hours of 23-year-old Rithanya’s life remain shrouded in mystery—and possibly, a chilling phone call.

On the morning of her death, Rithanya, a newlywed just 78 days into her marriage, was captured on CCTV footage parked along a lonely stretch of road between Avinashi and Annur. The footage, obtained exclusively by local outlet Galatta, reveals the young woman weeping inside her car, appearing distraught and repeatedly speaking to someone on the phone.

Witnesses near the Monti Perumal temple say they saw her crying uncontrollably, switching from one side of the car to the other, and talking on the phone for an unusually long period. One man, concerned by her visible distress, reportedly told his wife to check on her. “She stood alone, talking on the phone and crying… something didn’t feel right,” the couple later told reporters.

The question that now grips the public and investigators alike: Who was she talking to?

A Spiritual Routine Turned Tragic

Saturday was no ordinary day for Rithanya. She reportedly followed her usual temple pilgrimage route, visiting the Lakshmi Narasimhar and Ayyappan temples before heading toward Monti Perumal temple. She told her father in a voice message that she was going to get yogurt and that there was a large crowd at the temple, so she’d be home late.

But the evidence suggests otherwise.

CCTV footage shows that Rithanya never made it to the final temple. Instead, her car stopped around 12:30 PM on a remote roadside—just five minutes away from the place where her lifeless body was later discovered. Nearby residents captured footage of the car parked idly for nearly 45 minutes. According to those present, she appeared agitated and emotionally unstable.

Authorities believe that sometime during this window, Rithanya may have ingested poison.

The Final Call That Could Explain Everything

One of the most baffling elements of the case is the mysterious phone call she made from inside her car. Police confirmed that she did not speak to her mother, father, or younger brother in those final moments.

So who was on the other end of that call?

Some speculate it may have been a friend—or someone else she trusted deeply. Investigators are now focusing on tracing that last call log, believing it could hold the key to understanding what led her to take such a drastic decision.

“There is a strong possibility that this phone call triggered her fatal decision,” one investigating officer said. “It was clearly emotional and prolonged. Whoever she spoke to knew her intimately.”

Was She Hiding Something?

In another disturbing twist, Rithanya appears to have lied to her parents about her whereabouts. While she claimed to be at the Monti Perumal temple, evidence suggests she never reached there. Instead, she stopped nearby, cried for several minutes, and then vanished.

What made her pretend she was at the temple? Was she meeting someone in secret? Or simply trying to avoid detection?

Galatta reporters spoke to local vendors and temple priests. Some recognized Rithanya from a previous visit—just a week before—when she reportedly came with her husband. She was seen buying flowers and lemon garlands, appearing normal.

But on the day of her death, there were no witnesses confirming she entered the temple. Instead, she was seen purchasing snacks and then returning to her car—looking dazed.

“A Lonely End on a Familiar Road”

An elderly couple living across the road from the final stop reported seeing Rithanya’s car parked for nearly an hour. “At first, we thought there was an accident. But later we saw the driver’s seat reclined and her head tilted. She wasn’t moving,” they said.

When paramedics arrived, it was too late. Foam at her mouth and the reclined seat position indicated possible poisoning. Authorities are still waiting on toxicology reports to confirm the cause of death.

What’s equally alarming is that despite CCTV cameras capturing most of her route, a large tree obscured the crucial footage from the house directly across the final location—preventing a clear view of her last moments.

Public Demands Justice

Rithanya’s parents are devastated and demanding a thorough investigation. “She was a bright, spiritual girl. Something or someone pushed her to this,” her mother told reporters through tears.

The case has now gained widespread attention, with calls for the Tamil Nadu police to expedite their investigation. Social media has exploded with hashtags like #JusticeForRithanya, with many demanding answers about the person on the other end of that final phone call.

The authorities have pledged to uncover the truth.

“We are analyzing all digital data, phone records, and temple CCTV footage,” a police spokesperson confirmed. “The family deserves closure.”

Was It a Suicide or Something More?

While initial evidence leans toward suicide, many are not ruling out foul play. Rithanya’s family claims she was not depressed. They suspect external pressure—perhaps emotional manipulation or threats.

The location, behavior, and call patterns all suggest that something triggered her sudden and final decision.

“If someone influenced her choice, they must be held accountable,” a family friend said.

What Happens Next?

Police are currently working with telecom authorities to trace the identity and contents of the final phone conversation. The lack of that data is the one missing puzzle piece in this otherwise emotionally raw and haunting story.

Meanwhile, the town of Tiruppur mourns the loss of a young woman who left home that morning on a spiritual journey—and never returned.