Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 19 (ANI): A 18-year-old girl allegedly hanged herself to death in the Sodala area of Jaipur on Friday after she was not given a new mobile phone on her birthday for playing PUBG.

Speaking to ANI in this regard, Jaipur Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar Gupta said, "An 18-year-old student of Class 12 celebrated her birthday on February 13. On the occasion, she demanded a mobile phone from her parents for playing PUBG. Her father assured her of buying a new phone after her Class XII exams get over."

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"It is believed that the child felt unhappy knowing this following which she opted to die by suicide," he added.

Further probe into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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