An 11-year-old boy died by suicide at his home in Faridabad's Chhainsa village on Sunday morning, police said. The incident is suspected to have occurred after he was scolded for stealing money.
Details of the Incident
The boy, identified as Ravi, was the youngest of four siblings and a Class VI student at a nearby government school. According to police, he had returned home after playing outside when his mother noticed that Rs 50–100 was missing from her wallet. Suspecting that he had taken the money, she scolded him and threatened to inform his father, Sudesh, a daily wage labourer who had stepped out for a morning walk.
Moments later, as the household slipped back into routine, Ravi quietly went to the terrace. His absence was noticed around 8am, following which his mother searched for him and found him there. He was brought down and rushed to a nearby hospital with the help of family members and neighbours, where doctors declared him dead. The hospital informed the police around 8.30am.
Police Investigation
A police team reached the hospital, collected the medico-legal report, and later inspected the house. The body was sent for autopsy and subsequently handed over to the family. Inquest proceedings have been initiated under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Officers said the child may have acted out of fear or distress after being scolded. “It appears he got upset thinking about further scolding from his father,” an officer said.
Mother's Statement
The mother told police that she had only intended to correct him. “I just scolded him for taking money. I never imagined he would take such a step,” she said.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for parents to handle disciplinary issues with care and sensitivity. Experts advise that children should not be subjected to harsh scolding or threats, as it can lead to extreme reactions.
