India, Aug. 26 -- The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) expressed its deep concern over the increasing incidence of suicides among children and adolescents in the state with three suicide cases reported in the last two months in Bishnupur district alone.

A 13-year-old IDP boy was found dead at a school boarding facility at Saiton village in July this year, followed by another suspected suicide case of a 15-year-old boy at Moirang Khoiru Makha Leikai on August 6. Another suspected suicide case of a Class 9 girl student linked to cyberbullying was also reported at Thamnapokpi on August 23, according to the statement of MCPCR.

In view of the development, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights recommends...