Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Udupi, Sep 25: A youngster ended his life late night on Thursday September 24 at his friend's house near Hoode, Padu Thonse here. The incident came to light on Friday September 25.
The deceased has been identified as Neil D'Cruz (18), a resident of Mumbai.
Neil was pursuing BA from well-known arts college in Mumbai.
He was the only son of Jacintha D'Cruz, a nurse by profession at HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali, Mumbai.
Sources said that Neil was under depression for a long time. He had attempted suicide once earlier in Mumbai, and was under medical treatment. His doctor had suggested his mother to take him on a vacation for a change of atmosphere. Hence, Neil’s mother sent him to Kemmannu with his friend Walter, who lives in Hoode.
Police stated that the incident occurred at around midnight. People who were there at home rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive. Neil used a dog leash to hang himself, source said.
On hearing about her son's death, Jacintha arrived from Mumbai on Friday.
A case has been registered in Malpe police station.