A 15-year-old girl, who left her house earlier this month after her mother reprimanded her for spending too much time on her mobile phone, was found dead in a creek after nine days in Thane district, police said. The girl resided with her family in Dombivli.

Reports stated that the teen was angry after her mother asked her not to waste her time on her device and to pay attention to her studies. According to the police, a missing complaint was filed after the girl left her home. The body found in the creek has been identified as that of the girl. An investigation is underway.