Class VIII student commits suicide after being rebuked

A Class VIII student allegedly committed suicide after being rebuked by her mother for not studying in the city here, police said today.

13-year-old Poonam, resident of Bidhnu area, yesterday committed suicide after her mother rebuked her for not studying, police said.

Meanwhile, in another incident, 29-year-old Meena was found hanging from a ceiling on the fourth storey of her house by her in-laws in Baadshahi area, police said.

Police suspect a foul play in the case and is investigating the matter, they said.