17-year-old boy dies by suicide inside brick kiln in UP's Shamli; family alleges murder

The body was found hanging inside the factory in Kiwana village under the Kandhla police station limits on Tuesday, Station House Officer (SHO) Rozant Tyagi said.

Published: 07th April 2021 03:04 PM  |   Last Updated: 07th April 2021 03:04 PM   |  A+A-

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By PTI

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 17-year-old boy working as a labourer at a brick kiln in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district has allegedly hanged himself, with his family claiming he was murdered, police said on Wednesday.

The body was found hanging inside the factory in Kiwana village under the Kandhla police station limits on Tuesday, Station House Officer (SHO) Rozant Tyagi said.

An investigation is underway, and the victim's family has alleged that it is a case of murder, the police said.

The body was sent for an autopsy, Tyagi added.

(If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call AASRA's 24x7 Helpline: +91-9820466726 for assistance.)

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