15-year-old boy ends life in Krishnagiri

Updated - October 15, 2024 09:47 pm IST - KRISHNAGIRI

A 15-year-old boy killed himself in the government tribal boys hostel after being accused of stealing a missing mobile phone here in Anchetty.

Kiran, an SSLC student residing in a government tribal boys hostel was reportedly accused of stealing a mobile phone that belonged to a fellow student. According to sources, the boy was reprimanded by the hostel warden and the headmaster, and warned that his parents and police would arrive on Tuesday.

Kiran, reportedly petrified, took his life in the hostel room on Monday night. Anchetty police have registered a case and are investigating.

Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.

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