In a shocking incident, a 16-year-old girl allegedly hanged herself after her parents refused to let her attend online classes and watch television when she was unwell. The alleged incident took place in Katargam area of Surat in Gujarat.

The minor girl, a class 10 student, was under severe depression, a police official said. According to Ahmedabad Mirror, the deceased was sufferingfrom severe headaches for the past three weeks. She also had a cough and cold, which are suspected symptoms of the COVID-19.