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Bengaluru schoolgirl jumps off 20th floor after mother scolds her over excessive phone use before exams
A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru where a 10th grader jumped from the 20th floor of her apartment after being reprimanded by her mother for excessive mobile phone use. The class 10 student was identified as Avantika Chourasia.
A schoolgirl from Bengaluru ended her life by jumping off from the 20th floor of an apartment after concerns were raised over time spent with the mobile phone, Indo-Asian News Service reported. The shocking incident surfaced on Wednesday and was reported at Kadugodi police station, which is located on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
All about Bengaluru schoolgirl
The deceased, identified as Avantika Chourasia, was a class 10 student of a CBSE school located in the Whitefield area and the daughter of an engineer. The police said the girl's family hailed from Madhya Pradesh. Avantika Chourasia's mother, who was a homemaker, reprimanded her daughter over excessive phone use.
A private school student, the girl was set to appear in annual exams scheduled to begin on February 15 after abysmal scores in previous tests. The girl's mother had raised objections and rebuked her for using her mobile during the examination time, IANS reported. Over the girl's nonchalant behaviour and keen interest in her phone, the mother asked her daughter to refrain from spending time on her mobile phone and focus on her studies instead.
Why did Bengaluru schoolgirl attempt suicide?
According to preliminary investigation, the schoolgirl was enraged by this move and took the extreme step to commit suicide. The official statements from the parents will be recorded, and more details regarding the case will emerge as the case proceeds, as per Kadugodi police.
Bengaluru police registered a case of an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) case.
Signs and symptoms of phone addiction
Psychguides.com outlines the signs and symptoms of phone addiction
- An urge to use the cell phone repeatedly.
- Persistent failed attempts to use cell phones less often.
- Preoccupation with smartphone use.
- Urge to use the phone to ward off anxiety or depression.
- Loss of sense of time.
- Put relationship or job at risk due to excessive phone use.
- Display withdrawal symptoms like anger, tension, depression, irritability and restlessness when cell phone or network is unreachable.
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First Published:13 Feb 2025, 11:00 AM IST
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