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Mumbai: Teen commits suicide after mother scolds him over phone usage

Updated on: 16 August,2017 03:15 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old Class XI student committed suicide by hanging himself, after his mother scolded him over his phone usage. During the argument, she attempted to snatch the phone from him after which it broke

Mumbai: Teen commits suicide after mother scolds him over phone usage

Suicide by hanging
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In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old Class XI student committed suicide by hanging himself, after his mother scolded him over his phone usage. During the argument, she attempted to snatch the phone from him after which it broke.


The Kurar police have registered a case of accidental death in the matter. Cops say on August 12 the boy, a resident of Kurar village and his mother got into an argument over his excessive phone usage. She attempted to snatch the phone away from him after which it broke.


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According to Hindustan Times, angry at his phone getting broken, the boy then departed to his uncle's residence. He went to college the next day and committed suicide by hanging himself after returning home. His mother was at a neighbour's place during the time he took his life.

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The deceased's body has been handed over to his family members.


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