Media Release

Kundapur, Mar 7: In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old girl died by suicide after a dispute over a mobile phone in Kumbharabettu, Sasthana.

The deceased has been identified as Disha (16), daughter of Dinesh Mogaveer, a resident of Kumbharabettu.

According to reports, Disha was using her mobile phone when her mother forcefully took it away, leading to an argument. Upset by this, Disha locked herself in her room. When she did not respond for a long time, her mother grew concerned and attempted to open the door. Upon peering inside, she discovered that Disha had attempted suicide by hanging herself from a window grille using a rope.

Local residents rushed to the scene and tried to save her. Jevanmitra ambulance staff, including Nagraj Putran and Kishore Shetty, made efforts to rescue the girl. However, she succumbed on the way to the hospital.

Disha was a first-year PU student at a local private college.

Kota Crime PSI Sudhaprabhu, ASI Ravi Kumar, and other police personnel arrived at the spot and conducted an investigation.

Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Kindly seek the help of mental health experts if you are under any kind of distress. Call toll free helpline number 9152987821.