New Delhi: A 12-year-old girl allegedly
committed suicide at her residence in north-west district's
Model Town area on Friday, police said.
The deceased, Payal, a class VI student, was found
hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence.
She took the extreme step when her parents were not at
home.
Payal was found hanging by her mother after she came
from a market and was rushed to a hospital where she was
declared brought dead. Police said the victim had returned from school at
noon after receiving an outstanding student scholarship at a
ceremony.
They said the victim's father is an electrician. No
suicide note has been recovered so far.
PTI
First Published: Friday, March 25, 2011, 23:39