Teen girl jumps to death from Thane highrise; note says 'don't be a burden on the family, be happy'
Thane (PTI): A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a highrise in Thane West on Monday, a police official said.
The Class XI student jumped to death from the balcony of her 14th floor house in Shubhasanket Cooperative Housing Society in Mogharpada area at around 4pm, he said.
A note found from the spot had the message "don't be a burden on the family, be happy", the official added.
"She was rushed to a private medical facility in Ovale area, where doctors declared her dead before admission. A case of accidental death has been registered. The body has been sent for postmortem," the official said.
The statements of her family and neighbours are being recorded, he said, adding that no foul play is suspected at present.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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UP: Girl dies after swallowing bracelet bead at school
Budaun (PTI): A six-year-old girl died after allegedly swallowing a bead of her bracelet at a private school in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred at New Hopes Public School in Kakrala town, where Class I student Taapsi, reportedly swallowed a bead of a bracelet she was wearing in the classroom at around 11.30 am, officials said.
According to the school administration, the child experienced breathing difficulty following the incident. Her family members were informed and she was taken to a local community health centre.
She was later taken to the district headquarters and admitted to the district hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
The girl’s father Tekchandra demanded action against the school administration, claiming the family was informed after his daughter died.
School principal Bhooraj Singh said the student had arrived at school in normal condition. A classmate informed the teacher that the child had chewed and swallowed a bead of her bracelet, following which the school immediately alerted the family and arranged for medical assistance.
He added that CCTV footage from the classroom has been handed over to police and the school is cooperating with the investigation.
Alapur Station House Officer Madhav Singh Bisht said the school informed police about the incident. After receiving an information from the district hospital, police began inquest proceedings and preparations for a post-mortem examination.
He added that senior officials have been informed and a panel will conduct the autopsy.
According to the police, the CCTV footage has been collected from the school.
No formal complaint has been received from the family so far, and further legal action will be taken after due inquiry, the SHO said.
