Telangana: 15-yr-old dies by suicide upon being denied an iPhone

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident in Mulugu district a minor boy allegedly died by suicide after being denied an iPhone.

The incident occurred at Palem Vagu area in Venkatapuram police station limits.

The deceased was identified as 15-year-old P Sailikith, a resident of Pagalapally village. The boy had asked his parents to buy him an iPhone. Upon the denial, Sailikhit threatened to end his life.

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The parents did not take him seriously, even after as the teenager left home.

When Sailikhit did not return, they began searching for him. Later, a few villagers informed the parents about finding the boy lifeless in the Palem Vagu river. A case has been registered under section 174 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the investigation is underway.

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