13-year-old found dead at home after phone use dispute with parents in Kerala

A 13-year-old girl was found hanging at her home in Chalakka, Karnataka after her parents allegedly stopped her from using a mobile phone, police reported on Friday, Aug 14.

The deceased was identified as Parvathy, daughter of Vijesh. She was found hanging in her bedroom on Thursday night when family members rushed her to a nearby medical college, where she later died, police said.

According to Chengamanad police, which has registered a case of unnatural death, Parvathy had been stopped by her parents from using a mobile phone. The family used the phone for household purposes, and when a family member tried to call the number, it was found to be engaged for a long time, police said.

Following this, her parents stopped Parvathy from using the phone, after which she went to her bedroom. When her parents later went to the room, they found her hanging, police said.

Police said they were also investigating whether any other factors may have led to her death. The body will be handed over to the family after the post-mortem examination, officials said.

(With inputs from PTI)