Kottayam: A 12-year-old boy committed suicide by setting himself on fire in Pampady

A 12-year-old boy committed suicide by pouring petrol on his body in Pampady, Kottayam. The deceased has been identified as Madhav (12) of Arakkaparambil, Pampadi Kunnepalam. The incident took place on Saturday morning

The boy, who had a quarrel with his parents, set the house on fire with petrol. About 80 per cent of the burnt child was rushed to Kottayam Medical College Hospital but could not save his life. He is a seventh class student of Pambadi Cheruvallikkavu Sribhadra School