Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Delhi 13-Year-Old Girl Dies by Suicide After Family Scolding
A 13-year-old girl in Delhi allegedly died by suicide at home.
Police said she had returned home late and was scolded by family members.
Her sister later tried calling her several times while she was at work.
When the girl did not answer, her sister went home.
A neighbour said the sister and others broke open the door.
The sister found the girl hanging and brought her down.
The family took her to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Police have started legal proceedings and are investigating the incident.
A 13-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Krishna Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi.
Police said family members had scolded her for returning home late.
Her sister reportedly tried calling her around 9:30 p.m. and later rushed home.
The sister and a neighbour broke open the door, and the sister brought the girl down after finding her hanging.
The girl was taken to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared her dead; police have initiated legal proceedings.
- Who
- A 13-year-old girl, her sister, family members, a neighbour and police.
- What
- The girl allegedly died by suicide at home after reportedly being scolded for returning late.
- When
- The sister reportedly called around 9:30 p.m.; the incident was reported on Saturday, but the exact date was not stated.
- Where
- The girl’s residence in Krishna Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi; she was taken to Dr Hedgewar Hospital.
- Why
- Police said a preliminary inquiry found that family members had scolded her for returning home late; the inquiry is continuing.
- Age
- 13 years
- Location
- Krishna Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi
- Reported circumstance
- Family members reportedly scolded the girl for returning home late
- Emergency call
- Police received a PCR call about the incident
- Sister’s call
- The sister reportedly called around 9:30 p.m. but received no answer
- Hospital
- Dr Hedgewar Hospital
- Police action
- Legal proceedings have been initiated and a preliminary inquiry is underway
