India, Aug. 3 -- An eight-year-old boy died allegedly by suicide at his house in Nihal Vihar, west Delhi on Thursday evening, police said on Saturday, adding that no note was recovered. The boy's family has alleged foul play, while police said they are investigating if the boy lost a large amount of money while playing games online, officers said.

The boy, a Class 5 student, lived with his parents. His father works in a plastic factory and his mother is a sanitation worker. The boy used to be alone at home after coming from school as his parents were at work from 7am till late evening, police said.

On Thursday evening, police said, the boy's father learned from a neighbour that the child was found dead at home. His father rushed home an...