Sambhal, Feb. 2 -- In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old boy died by suicide on the day of his sister's nikah in the Raisatti police station area, turning wedding celebrations into mourning, police said on Monday.

The incident took place in Mohalla Jagat. The deceased, Hamza, was the younger brother of the bride. His sister's nikah ceremony was being held at a marriage hall on Hasanpur Road, where all rituals had been completed on Sunday evening.

During the ceremonies, Hamza suddenly returned home. After some time, a relative went to the house and found him hanging from a ceiling fan with the help of a dupatta. He was immediately brought down, but had already died.

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