Patna student shoots himself during WhatsApp video chat with girlfriend

A youth in Patna has allegedly shot himself during a video call with his girlfriend. The incident took place on Monday, when the 19-year-old youth shot himself in the head while chatting with his girlfriend on a video call, inside his residence.

The boy is recognized as Bunty a.k.a. Akash Kumar, who lives in Saichak under Beur police station.

According to reports, the boy had failed an exam and was being pressured by family members to end relation with the girl.

The kin of Akash has lodged an FIR against his girlfriend and her family, accusing them of his death.

The police have begun the investigation into the matter.

A boy shot himself during a video call with his girlfriend. It is a case of suicide. Investigation in the incident is underway: Manu Maharaj, SSP, Patna over incident of a boy shooting himself during a video call in Patna 

— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2018

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