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Summary:
The provided text is a news article published on The Hindu’s e-Paper on December 18, 2025. It reports on the suspected suicide of a nine-year-old boy in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. Preliminary police investigations suggest the boy may have been distressed by his parents’ refusal to provide him with money and a new school uniform. He was found unresponsive in his home washroom on December 16th. While academically successful, the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death. Suicide prevention helpline numbers are provided. The piece also mentions other content featured in the e-paper, including sections on world affairs, cinema, technology, science, data analysis, health, and books.
News Article:
Hyderabad: Nine-Year-Old’s Death Under Investigation, Suspected Suicide Linked to Unmet Demands
HYDERABAD, INDIA – December 18, 2025 – Police are investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy in Chandanagar, Hyderabad, suspected to be a suicide. The Class IV student at Krishnaveni Talent School was found unresponsive in the washroom of his residence on Tuesday, December 16th, at approximately 5:30 p.m.
According to preliminary police inquiries, the child had repeatedly asked his parents for ₹100 over the past two days, and had recently requested a new school uniform after being gifted a new pair of shoes. Parents reportedly told him they would buy the uniform later.
“His parents had told him that they would buy the uniform later,” said an official from the Chandanagar police.
The child was reportedly an academically bright student. Police state there is no evidence of academic pressure or issues with the school or family.
A case has been registered, and a full investigation is underway. Authorities urge anyone experiencing distress to reach out for help. Roshini suicide prevention helpline numbers are: 8142020033/44 and 040 66202000/2001.
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