After argument over going to tuition, actor’s son ends life by jumping off Mumbai high-rise

14‑year‑old boy, the son of a television actor, allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a high‑rise in Kandivali, Mumbai, following an argument about attending tuition classes, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place at 6pm on Wednesday at the residential complex of the actor, who has worked in popular Gujarati and Hindi television serials, the official said.

“On Wednesday, the Class IX student was asked by his mother to go to tuition but he was reluctant, which led to an argument. The boy left the house at 6pm, climbed down a couple of floors and then jumped to his death. His mother was alerted by a resident. We are ascertaining the exact floor from which he jumped off," the official said.

“No foul play is suspected as yet. An accidental death report has been registered and further probe is underway," the official added.

Sources said police might visit the deceased’s school and tuition centre as part of the probe.

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