Patna (Bihar): During a video call with his girlfriend, a 19-year-old youth has allegedly shot himself  here, in the state capital of Bihar.

On Monday, the incident took place when the boy with a semi-automatic pistol, shot himself in the head while talking with his girlfriend on a video call, inside his residence.

The boy, according to reports, had failed an exam. He was being pressured by family members to end relation with the girl.

Investigation was underway.