Tumkuru: 18-year-old PUC student commits suicide after mother refuses to give mobile charger
Tumkuru: In an incident reported on Sunday, July 30, an 18-year-old boy allegedly took his own life after a dispute with his mother over a mobile charger. The young boy, identified as Nikhil Gowda, was studying in the 2nd year of PUC (Pre-University Course) at Shanti SSK College in Pavagada town.
According to police reports, the unfortunate incident occurred in Singareddy Halli village of YN Hoskote Hobli, Pavagada taluk. Nikhil's mother, Varalakshmi, who works as an Asha worker, had reportedly refused to give him a mobile charger, which led to a heated argument between them.
Frustrated and upset over not getting the charger, Nikhil is said to have thrown a tantrum demanding the charger. His mother informed him that she did not have one and left for their neighbor's house to prepare garlands of flowers.
Upon her return at around 2 pm on Sunday, Varalakshmi found the door locked from inside, and Nikhil did not open it. Worried neighbors gathered to help, and together they broke open the door. To their shock, they discovered Nikhil's lifeless body hanging from a hook on the ceiling, using his mother's saree as a noose.
The local authorities were alerted, and the YN Hoskote Police Station registered a case in connection with the incident. Sub-inspector Malappa Naykodi visited Nikhil's house to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragic event.
Nikhil's father had passed away eight years ago, leaving behind his mother to raise him.
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Youth drowns in Durga falls in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 28: A 19-year-old boy drowned on Thursday while bathing in Durga falls near Karkala, police said.
According to police, a group of seven college students arrived at the falls and were taking bath.
In the afternoon, Joyal Dias slipped and fell into the deep gorge while trying to get into the water to take bath.
When Karkala rural police reached the location, they launched a search. After much effort, they were able to locate and retrieve the body.
Further investigation is on, police said.
