NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide after his mother refused to buy him a mobile phone for his birthday in Maharashtra's Sangli district, police reported on Sunday.
The incident took place in Miraj city on Saturday night, according to an official.
Vishwajeet Ramesh Chamdanwale was found hanging at his home while his mother and sister were asleep.
The boy had celebrated his birthday two days earlier and had requested a mobile phone from his mother, but she declined due to financial difficulties, the official said.
The family discovered Vishwajeet hanging the following morning. Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and further investigation is ongoing.
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