Keonjhar: A 20-year-old-youth allegedly died by suicide in Mahuldiha village under Ghatgaon police limits in Keonjhar district today after his mother refused to pay Rs 2,000 to buy a mobile phone.
According to reports, the deceased identified as Biswamitra Nayak consumed pesticide after his mother refused to give Rs 2,000 for buying a mobile phone.
His family members immediately rushed him to Patna Community Health Centre (CHC) by 108 Ambulance Service.
However, Biswamitra was declared dead by the doctor at the CHC.