Maharashtra: Class 8 student dies by suicide at residential school in Palghar

PALGHAR: A 14-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide at a residential school for tribal students in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Monday, police said. The incident occurred at a school in Man village near Vikramgarh around 11.45 am, an official said.

The boy, a Class 8 student, was found hanging with a nylon rope around his neck in his room during prayer time at the institution, he said. The official said that the body was sent for a post-mortem, and an accidental death report has been registered.

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As per preliminary information, the teen had lost his father a few years ago and was in the care of his maternal uncle, he said, adding that a probe is underway to determine the exact reason for the extreme step.

If you know someone – friend or family member – at risk of suicide, please reach out to them. Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts or tendencies could seek help and counselling by calling 9820466726 or visiting AASRA’s official website or can call iCALL on 9152987821. Here are some more helpline numbers of suicide prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.