13-yr-old girl ends her life

Tribune News Service

Mohali, February 9

A 13-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself with her dupatta at her residence at Jagatpura village here today.

The victim has been identified as Reeta. The police said her parents were not at home when she took the extreme step. Her father had gone to his native village while the victim’s mother, a domestic help, was away at work.

The police said no suicide note was found from the spot.

Inquest proceedings have been initiated under Section 174 of the CrPC in this connection.