Boy hangs self after being scolded for skipping school in UP

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2025, 12:17 IST

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In Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, tragedy struck as an 11-year-old boy, Shadan, allegedly took his own life after being reprimanded by his father, Nisar, for skipping school. Following the scolding, Shadan left home and was later discovered deceased in a nearby vacant plot, hanging from a wall hook. Police have initiated an investigation and conducted a post-mortem examination.

Boy hangs self after being scolded for skipping school in UP

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NEW DELHI: An 11-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district after being scolded by his father for not going to school, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred in Mohalla Milkian on Wednesday when Nisar scolded his son Shadan for frequently missing school, according to Kiratpur Station House Officer (SHO) Virendra Kumar.
"After being scolded, Shadan left the house. When he didn't return, the family searched for him and later in the evening, his body was found hanging from a hook on a wall in a nearby vacant plot," the SHO said.
Police officials confirmed that the body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and they are continuing their investigation into the matter.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS

11-year-old boy allegedly dies by suicide after being scolded for missing school.
Incident occurred in Mohalla Milkian, Bijnor, following a scolding from his father.
Boy, Shadan, leaves home after scolding and is found dead later in a nearby plot.
Police confirm post-mortem examination and investigation underway.
Family searches for Shadan before discovering his body hanging from a wall hook.

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