Bandipora: A teenage boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Bathipora village of Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said here on Tuesday.

An official said that early morning the boy was found hanging at his residence by his family members.

“It was not immediately known as to why he took this extreme step,” he said.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of this incident and further investigation has been initiated.

Reader correspondent