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Social media influencer Chinnu Pappu dies by suicide at age 24

Social media influencer Chinnu Pappu, also known as K Reshma, was found dead at the age of 24 in a rented flat in Kasaragod. Police have launched an investigation, while her sudden death has left fans and family members in shock.

February 09, 2026 / 19:26 IST
Chinnu Pappu passed away
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  • Social media influencer Chinnu Pappu found dead at age 24 in Kasaragod
  • Police investigate possible suicide; divorce cited as a potential factor
  • Fans and family mourn her sudden passing; tributes flood social media

Social media influencer Chinnu Pappu was found dead on February 9, 2026. She was 24 years old. The body was discovered hanging in a rental flat. After being rushed to the hospital, the doctors pronounced her dead. The police have started an investigation.

Chinnu, a native of Adoor in Kasaragod, allegedly died of suicide. The incident happened around noon today.

The deceased has been announced as K Reshma, also called Chinnu Pappu. Despite being from Adoor, she rents a place close to Kasaragod city. Her body was discovered hanging in one of the quarters' rooms.

She was the daughter of Gangadharan and Shailaja. This 24-year-old Chinnu, was quite active on Instagram and other social media sites. She has over 2 lakh Instagram followers.

Chinnu Pappu, a social media content creator in her native Kasaragod tongue, has become popular with a number of her videos.

Millions of people watch Chinnu Pappu's videos, which feature local cuisine and cuisines without sacrificing their uniqueness. It's unclear what caused the death.

She was married, but they divorced just a month ago. Their four-year-old child now lives with Reshma’s parents in Adhur.

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Neighbours tried to save her and rushed her to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the doctors pronounced her death as soon as they reacted the hospital. Police called her parents with the news around 2 pm.

Police have been investigating whether the divorce was the reason behind her suicide. Her sudden death has left her fans and family members in shock. Several social media users have paid tributes to her.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Feb 9, 2026 07:16 pm

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