Class 10 student hangs self after being scolded for playing 'PUBG'

A 16-year-old student of class 10 allegedly committed suicide on putting restriction by his parents on playing the famous online game " PUBG".

Hyderabad: A Class 10 student allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here on Monday after his parents scolded him for playing 'PUBG', police said.

The 16-year old student has been identified as Kallakuri Sambashiva, a resident of Vishnupuri Extension in Malkajgiri area. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

According to reports, when the student did not come out of his room for a really long time, his parents and neighbours broke the door and found him hanging.

They rushed him to LK Hospital in Malkajgiri where he was declared brought dead, Malkajgiri sub-inspector K Sanjeeva Reddy said.

"The boy used to play PUBG game on his phone and was addicted. He took the extreme step after his parents scolded him for spending too much time playing the game," Reddy said.

The police have registered a case under Section 174 of CrPC. An investigation is on in the matter.