Boy, 14, commits suicide at home

Rafik Jalaldeen

A teenage boy committed suicide by hanging inside his room at his residence in Habaraduwa, Galle.

Police spokesman Senior DIG Nimal Mediwake said Ranjith Kumara, 14, hanged himself on Thursday using a saree inside his house at around 7.30 pm. "Parents found Kumara hanging inside his room and rushed him to the Karapitiya hospital," he added.

He said the reason for suicide was not known. However, an investigation has commenced to ascertain whether it was a suicide or murder.

Galle police are investigating.