15-Year-Old Mumbai Girl Dies by Suicide
A 15-year-old girl from Ambernath, Maharashtra, tragically died by suicide after being scolded for spending excessive time on her mobile phone. According to police reports, the teenager consumed rat poison on September 26, following an argument with her mother, who had urged her to cut down on screen time.
After ingesting the poison, the girl was immediately rushed to a local hospital as her condition quickly deteriorated. As her health worsened, she was transferred to a hospital in Mumbai, where she died on October 2. An official from the Ambernath police station confirmed that a case of accidental death was registered on October 12, following the findings of a medical report.
Incident Timeline:
- September 26: The girl consumed rat poison after being reprimanded by her mother about mobile phone use.
- September 26: She was admitted to a local hospital due to severe health complications.
- October 2: She passed away at a hospital in Mumbai.
- October 12: Police registered a case of accidental death.
Rising Concerns Over Youth Mental Health and Mobile Use
This heartbreaking incident raises important concerns about the mental health of young people and their growing dependence on mobile phones. In another recent case, three boys in Delhi allegedly stabbed their 16-year-old friend after he refused to give them a “treat” for buying a new smartphone.
Similarly, a 16-year-old boy died by suicide last year after his father took away his smartphone following a heated argument. The boy had been addicted to video games, and after his father confiscated the device to help him focus on his studies, he was found hanging the next morning.
These incidents shed light on the urgent need to address the mental health challenges that young people face in today’s digital world, where smartphones and online activities play an increasingly central role in their lives.
Refrence by Hindustan Time
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