Archive · 2 Sep 2026
13-Year-Old Surat Boy Dies After Mother Reprimands Phone Gaming
A 13-year-old boy in Rander, Surat, was reportedly playing a game on his phone before dinner.
His mother told him to stop playing and eat.
He and his sister then sat down for dinner.
Their mother left briefly to meet neighbours.
When she returned about 20 minutes later, she found the boy on a common staircase.
Police said he had allegedly died by suicide.
An officer said the boy may have felt hurt after being reprimanded, but this was presented as a possibility rather than a confirmed reason.
A child psychiatrist said parents should pay attention to the games and videos children use on phones.
A 13-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in Surat’s Rander area on Monday evening, police said.
Police said the boy had been playing a game on his mobile phone when his mother told him to eat dinner.
The boy and his elder sister sat down to eat while their mother briefly left to meet neighbours.
About 20 minutes later, the boy was found hanging from a common staircase railing with his mother’s dupatta.
Child psychiatrist Dr. Mukul Choksi advised parents to regulate the games and content children use on phones.
- Who
- A 13-year-old boy, his mother and elder sister; police and child psychiatrist Dr. Mukul Choksi were also quoted.
- What
- The boy allegedly died by suicide after being reprimanded for playing a phone game when dinner was served.
- When
- Monday evening; police said his mother found him about 20 minutes after leaving the home.
- Where
- A residential apartment building in Rander, Surat, including its common staircase.
- Why
- Police said he may have felt hurt by the reprimand, but the reason was not confirmed.
- Age
- 13 years
- Location
- Rander, Surat
- Reported time
- Monday evening
- Immediate context
- The boy was reportedly playing a game on his mobile phone when asked to eat dinner.
- Discovery
- His mother reportedly found him about 20 minutes later on a common staircase.
- Police assessment
- Police said he may have felt hurt after being reprimanded.
- Expert advice
- Dr. Mukul Choksi advised parents to regulate the games and content children use on phones.