Assam

Moral Police : Teen Commits Suicide In Jogighopa

Pratidin Bureau

A 16-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of train on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Uday Malo (16) from Bharal Kundi in Jogighopa. As per reports, the boy had to face wrath of public as he had showed disrespectful approach to a woman.

As per reports, local public asked the boy to pay Rs 42,000 for his delinquency to a woman. After that the boy took the extreme step. According to his family and friends, the boy was 'mentally distressed' ever since.

Reports of moral policing and violence allegedly on basis of community are becoming frequent in the state.

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