9th class student commits suicide

A 14-year-old boy committed suicide after he was rebuked by his father for not concentrating on studies.

The deceased, S. Venkatesh, was a 9th class student. He was reportedly pulled by his father S. Shankar for not paying attention to studies. Upset over this, Venaktesh resorted to the extreme step by hanging to the ceiling at his residence in Shivaji Nagar on Wednesday night, according to Jawaharnagar police. (INN)