Scolded by foster parents, girl ends life

A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide after she was scolded by her foster parents, who had objected to her talking to a friend over cellphone.

The 16-year-old had consumed some poisonous substance on May 19, police said.

The girl was taken to a hospital in a serious condition where she died yesterday, police said.

A post-mortem was conducted and the case is being investigated, they added.