Class 8 student jumps to death from high-rise in Thane

The boy, who was studying in Class 8, was upset with a relative over an issue, according to his family.

A 13-year-old boy allegedly jumped to death from a high-rise in Bhayandar area near Thane, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on late Tuesday night, said an official.

The Navghar police registered a case of accidental death and is conducting further probe. (Representative image/ Satish Bate/HT Photo)

The boy, who was studying in Class 8, was upset with a relative over an issue, according to his family. Around 11.30pm, he jumped from the window of the bathroom of their flat, the official said.

He was found in the compound. The Navghar police registered a case of accidental death and is conducting further probe.

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