Nagpur: A 13-year-old promising volleyball player allegedly died by suicide at his home in Bhende Layout in Swavalambi Nagar this week. Sonegaon police said the boy, a Class 8 student, took the drastic step amid a prolonged dispute between his parents.
The boy lived with his 40-year-old mother, who works for a private company.
The dispute between his parents, which was pending in court, had reportedly affected him emotionally, said the complainant. The mother struggled to manage household expenses and pay for her son’s educational expenses, said police. The incident occurred when the boy was alone at home. As per her statement, the boy was an intelligent student and a good volleyball player. The boy’s father was allegedly not paying maintenance regularly.
Sonegaon police have registered a case of accidental death based on the mother’s statement. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact reason behind the boy’s death.