12-year-old boy hangs self to death in Bandipora

BANDIPORA — A 12-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Aloosa village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday afternoon.

An official said that the 12-year-old boy (name withheld), a resident of Aloosa village hanged himself at his home today afternoon.

He said that soon after the incident, the boy was rushed to a nearby hospital by his family members, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

“Body of the deceased has been handed over to his family members for last rites after completing all legal formalities,” he added.

The official said that a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation have been taken up.