Visakhapatnam: Class 9 Student Dies by Suicide After Argument With Mother Over Expensive Smartphone
A 15-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, following an argument with her mother over buying an expensive smartphone. The Class 9 student had been persistently demanding the high-end mobile phone, but her mother, a daily wage labourer, was unable to afford it. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
A 15-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, following an argument with her mother over buying an expensive smartphone. The tragedy occurred after days of disagreement within the household regarding the purchase of the high-end mobile device.
The teenager, a Class 9 student, used to live with her mother and brother, India Today reported. The family had been living separately from the children's father as a result of marital differences between the two parents. Kota: 20-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan.
Teen Dies by Suicide After Mother Refuses Expensive Smartphone in Andhra Pradesh
According to the police, the girl had been persistently demanding a high-end mobile phone for the past several days, since seeing her friends use the same model. Her mother, who works as a daily wage labourer, expressed her inability to afford the costly device, leading to constant arguments between the duo. Kota: Class 11 Student Dies by Suicide After Father Takes Away Mobile Phone Over Gaming.
Following a fresh round of quarrelling on Thursday, the girl went to her bedroom and locked the door from the inside. When family members checked on her later, she was found hanging. The police subsequently visited the scene and recovered the body for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered, and further investigation into the incident is underway.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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