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Navi Mumbai News: 14-Year-Old Student Dies By Suicide In Ghansoli; Police Probe Exam Stress And Other Possible Causes
24htopnews | March 24, 2026 2:08 PM CST

A 14-year-old boy was found dead at his Ghansoli residence after allegedly hanging himself while alone at home. He was rushed to a Vashi hospital but declared dead. Police have registered an ADR and begun a probe, with exam stress among possible factors, though the exact reason remains unclear.

Navi Mumbai: A 14-year-old school student allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Ghansoli on March 20, with the reason behind the extreme step yet to be ascertained. He was rushed to a municipal hospital in Vashi after being found hanging at home, where doctors declared him dead.

Deceased Identified

The deceased has been identified as Preet Hareram Rankar, a resident of Rankar Aali in Ghansoli village. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday evening when the boy was alone at home. He allegedly used a towel to hang himself from a curtain rod located between the kitchen and hall.

At around 6 pm, when his parents returned home, they found him in a hanging condition and immediately shifted him to the hospital. However, he was declared dead on arrival.


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