12-year-old girl dies by suicide after losing pet dog; mother says, 'She stopped eating after...'

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dog had died some days ago. She was extremely tensed since then, the family says," the official said. The girl's family said that the pet dog had passed away just five days ago.

She cherished him as a companion for three months and was visibly distressed following his death. The family also reported that the girl was showing signs of depression and refused to eat. Despite attempts to console her, the 12-year-old's grief seemed insurmountable.

According to the NDTV report, the mother and the girl's sister left the house for a routine grocery trip yesterday evening, leaving the 12-year-old alone at home. Overwhelmed by emotions, the girl decided to end her life. The deceased's mother shared the details of her daughter's final days.

She recounted how the 12-year-old's love for her furry friend had been profound and how his loss had made her extremely sad. “She had kept a pup for the last 3 months. She stopped eating after he died 5 days ago," the mother said.