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14-Year-Old Dies by Suicide in Palghar School
24 Nov
Summary
- A 14-year-old student died by suicide at a residential school.
- The incident occurred on Monday in the Vikramgarh area of Palghar.
- Police have registered an accidental death report and are investigating.
A 14-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide on Monday at a residential school for tribal students in Man village, near Vikramgarh in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The student, who was in Class 8, was discovered hanging in his room during prayer time. Authorities were alerted, and the body was promptly sent for a post-mortem examination.
Following the discovery, police have registered an accidental death report. Initial information suggests the teen had lost his father a few years ago and was being cared for by his maternal uncle. The circumstances surrounding the tragic event are currently under thorough investigation by the local authorities.
The exact reasons behind the boy's extreme step remain unclear as the probe continues. Officials are working to gather more information to understand the contributing factors that led to this unfortunate incident at the residential institution.
