A tragic incident occurred in Maharashtra’s Thane district, where a 15-year-old girl reportedly consumed poison after being scolded by her mother for spending excessive time on her mobile phone.
As reported by PTI, despite being rushed for treatment, she unfortunately succumbed to the effects of the poison. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. This case highlights the critical issues of mental health and the impact of parental guidance in the digital age.
The girl, a resident of the Ambernath area, consumed rat poison on 26 September, and she was then rushed to a local hospital.
As her condition became critical, she was shifted to a hospital in neighbouring Mumbai, where she died on October 2, an official from Ambernath police station said.
Based on the medical report, the police on Saturday registered a case of accidental death, he said.
