Delhi NCR

13-year-old girl dies by suicide after being scolded for returning home late in Delhi

Published by
PTI

A 13-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Shahdara area of Delhi after she was scolded by family members for returning home late, police said on Saturday.

The girl was found unconscious on the floor of her home in Krishna Nagar after her sister noticed her hanging and brought her down, police said.

Police received a PCR call regarding the incident and reached the spot. The girl was rushed to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared her dead, they said.

During preliminary inquiry, police learnt that the girl had returned home late and was scolded by her family members. Later, her sister found her hanging and raised an alarm, following which she was brought down and taken to the hospital.

Legal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the incident, police said.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

Unregistered, overcharged, hard to leave: real PG bill

Students say owners charge extra for electricity and gas, hold back deposits and demand cash,…

September 26, 2026

Viral clip shows sports car ‘drifting’ on Gurugram road; cops hunt for ‘daredevil’ driver

Gurugram police are tracking the driver of a sports car seen dangerously drifting on Golf…

September 26, 2026

Families struggle to identify charred bodies as 6 victims of Greater Noida bus fire identified

Families struggle to identify victims of a fatal Greater Noida bus fire that killed nine,…

September 26, 2026

Delhi govt plans police posts at subways, flyovers to boost public safety

Delhi plans to build police posts at 50 subways and flyovers to enhance safety, with…

September 26, 2026

MCD accumulates over Rs 80 crore in unpaid parking dues over last three years

MCD amassed over ₹80 crore in unpaid parking dues over three years amid stalled site…

September 26, 2026

Asian Games: Delhi HC refuses to direct participation of Jiu-Jitsu player

Delhi HC denied a plea for Asian Games Jiu-Jitsu participation, ruling courts cannot override sporting…

September 26, 2026