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Tragic end: Teen's suicide over excessive phone usage
A 13-year-old boy named Siddharth from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, died by suicide on Tuesday after his parents scolded him for spending too much time on mobile games.
After returning from school, he reportedly consumed pesticide. He was taken to the hospital but couldn't be saved.
Similar incidents have happened recently in Madhya Pradesh
Police checked Siddharth's phone and found he wasn't using any dangerous apps—just playing games a lot.
This heartbreaking case is part of a bigger trend in India, where more young people are struggling with family conflicts over mobile gaming.
Similar incidents have happened recently in Madhya Pradesh, raising concerns about how families and kids handle screen time and stress.