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Hyderabad Teenager Dies by Suicide

Hyderabad Teenager Dies by Suicide After Being Chided for Poor Academic Performance and Online Gaming Addiction

A 14-year-old boy from Hyderabad, Telangana, died by suicide on September 25, 2023, after being scolded by his parents for poor academic performance and online gaming addiction.

The boy, Rehash Reddy, was a class tenth student at a private school in the city. He was reportedly addicted to online games and was not concentrating on his studies. His parents had scolded him for this on several occasions.

On September 25, Rehash’s teachers complained to his parents about his poor performance in school. The parents scolded him again, and Rehash reportedly became very upset. He went to the 14th floor of the apartment building where the family resided and jumped off.

Rehash was rushed to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. The Raidurgam police booked a case and started an investigation.

This tragic incident highlights the importance of parental guidance and communication with teenagers. It is also important to be aware of the dangers of online gaming addiction and to help teenagers strike a healthy balance between their online and offline lives.

Here are some tips for parents to help their teenagers avoid online gaming addiction:

Set limits on the amount of time your teenager can spend playing online games.
Encourage your teenager to engage in other activities, such as sports, hobbies, and spending time with friends and family.
Monitor your teenager’s online activity and talk to them about the games they are playing.
Seek professional help if you are concerned that your teenager may be addicted to online games.

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Hanamkonda: Man duped of Rs 9 lakh in name of MBBS admissions

Hanamkonda, Telangana: A fraudster was arrested on Sunday for duping a victim of Rs 9 lakh in the name of MBBS admissions. The accused, identified as Chaganti Naga Sai Srinivas, a resident of Andhra Pradesh, was apprehended near the Forest Office in Hanamkonda.

The police said that the victim, Barigela Vijay Kumar, had approached Srinivas a year ago with the hope of getting his daughter admitted to an MBBS college. Srinivas promised to get her admitted through his dubious organization, Vaishnavi Educational Services, and took Rs 9 lakh from Kumar.

However, Srinivas did not deliver on his promise and Kumar eventually realized that he had been duped. He filed a complaint with the police, who launched an investigation and arrested Srinivas.

The police said that Srinivas is a habitual offender and has been involved in several similar cases in the past. He has been booked under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Telangana State Education Act.

The police have appealed to the public to be wary of such fraudsters and to only deal with reputed organizations when it comes to admissions to educational institutions.

The case is a reminder of the need for caution when dealing with education agents. Parents and students should always check the credentials of the agent and the organization they represent before handing over any money. They should also be wary of any agents who promise guaranteed admissions.

The police have also urged the public to report any such fraudsters to the police immediately.