Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Aligarh Teen Dies by Suicide After Father's iPhone Refusal
A 17-year-old boy in Aligarh, India, took his own life after his father refused to buy him an iPhone.
He ran away from home after being scolded.
The police found him in another city and brought him back.
The next day, he went to the roof of his house and shot himself.
His family rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late.
The police are now trying to find out where he got the gun.
A 17-year-old in Aligarh died by suicide by shooting himself.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon after an argument about an iPhone.
The teenager left home after the argument and was later found in Ghaziabad.
Police are investigating how the boy obtained the pistol.
The boy's father is a property dealer.
- Who
- Prince Pachauri, a 17-year-old student
- What
- A 17-year-old died by suicide by shooting himself.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon
- Where
- Aligarh, India
- Why
- Reportedly due to his father's refusal to buy him an iPhone.
- Victim
- Prince Pachauri
- Age
- 17
- Location
- Aligarh, India
- Cause of Death
- Suicide by gunshot
- Father's Occupation
- Property dealer
- School
- Class 12 student
