Police investigate three attempted suicides

In separate incidents, individuals attempt to take their own life

DIJKOT:

Three people were admitted to hospitals after suspected suicide attempts.

As per police reports, a woman and a man resorted to attempting suicide by consuming poison, while another man tried to take his own life by jumping in front of a train.

According to officials, Riaz, a 40-year-old resident of the Samundari Road area attempted to end his life by jumping in front of a goods vehicle due to ongoing domestic issues. He suffered injuries and was taken to the Civil Hospital for medical attention.

In a separate incident, Nasir, a resident of Chak 235GB, ingested poison after an altercation with his family.

Meanwhile, Maimuna Muqqaddas, a 23-year-old resident of Mansooran, consumed acid due to domestic problems.

The police were informed of the incidents, prompting them to initiate investigations to determine the facts.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 12^th, 2023.