12-year-old dies by suicide at home in Greater Noida

Police said the boy was found inside a room by his family members, who had been busy with household work.

Greater Noida: A 12-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide inside his home in Greater Noida, Ecotech 3 late Wednesday night, police said on Friday.

12-year-old dies by suicide at home in Greater Noida

According to the police, the deceased was a resident of Habibpur Village and an eighth-class student.

“When we received information, a police team reached the spot. The family members had found the boy inside the room,” said a police officer.

Police added that the boy was found inside a room by his family members, who had been busy with household work. “No suicide note was recovered from the spot and the family members did not report anything unusual,” said the officer.

As the family suspected foul play, the boy’s post-mortem was conducted on Thursday. “His viscera has been preserved for forensic examination to help determine the cause of death and investigation is underway,” said Greater Noida police in a statement.

Police said they are recording statements of the family members and investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. No case has been registered so far.