A 16-year-old boy’s birthday week came to a tragic end on Thursday evening when he hung himself while alone at home in Borivli. Anzil Crasto, a SSC student from Don Bosco High School in Borivli committed suicide when his family was out. According to Anzil’s parents’ statement to the police, he was under pressure of appearing for his Secondary School Certificate (SSC ), while his relatives claimed he was afraid of not scoring well in mathematics and science.

Sad ending: The building in Borivli where Anzil Crasto committed suicide on Thursday evening. He had celebrated his birthday the previous night.