Teen Jumps Off Cliff After Parents Refuse to Buy iPhone

An 18-year-old boy died after jumping from a cliff in Maharashtra on August 23, 2026, following a dispute with his parents over purchasing an iPhone.

The parents, aged 42 and 38, tragically died while attempting to rescue their son from the same cliffside location in the state.

Police investigations revealed the teenager had previously attempted suicide at the exact same spot in 2025, highlighting a recurring mental health crisis.