Udupi: College boy commits suicide after his poor parents refuse to buy him smartphone

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August 5, 2018

Udupi, Aug 5: A teenage boy has committed suicide in Udupi district just because his parents ignored his demand to purchase a smartphone for him.

The incident took place at Kakkunje village, which comes under Kota police limits in Udupi district on Friday.

According to the Kota police, Prateeksha (17), son of Basava Kulal, had seen his friends use smartphones in college. He urged his parents to purchase him one as well, but they could not afford to do so.

Prateeksha is believed to have committed suicide in the family’s residence between 3.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday.

Those in distress or having suicidal tendencies could seek help and counselling from Arogya Sahayavani on Ph: 104 or the psychiatrist in the District Mental Health Programme, Dr. Manas, on 97319 81444.

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