Two women died while another woman and a man are in a critical condition after consuming a poisonous substance in Qasim Tandio village near Garro town, district Thatta.
The victims fainted immediately after consuming the substance, on Monday morning and were rushed to Jinnah Hospital, Karachi where two of the women died during treatment.
The deceased were identified as Maria, 28 and Nazia, 35. The reason behind the extreme step is said to be a domestic dispute.
Alarming facts came to light when this correspondent visited the coastal area following the incident.
According to Medical Superintendent, Rural Health Centre, Baghan, Dr Dawood Otho, some 35 cases of attempted suicide via poisoning were reported from the coastal localities of Thatta during the past two months. The RHC caters to around 60 coastal villages of the district.
When asked about such a dire state of affairs, the official said poverty, surging inflation, personal disputes and lack of awareness to settle petty issues had turned the situation from bad to worse in the areas.
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Dr Dawood went on to add that he had seen youth of the areas showing visible symptoms of depression.
Meanwhile, Iqbal Jakhro, a senior Journalist and social analyst, said the authorities concerned are silent on the extremely serious situation, adding the issue was not even raised at the district level.
He urged Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah to take immediate measures regarding the issue before it brings more misery.
The condition of the remaining two victims was stated to be critical till the filing of this report.
The rising distress in the society is resulting in a surge in suicide cases, with children being the worst of victims, according to speakers at a conference recently held in Mithi.
They pointed out that the initial signs of depression in children are ignored by their parents. “It is turning into a pandemic,” they warned.
The victims fainted immediately after consuming the substance, on Monday morning and were rushed to Jinnah Hospital, Karachi where two of the women died during treatment.
The deceased were identified as Maria, 28 and Nazia, 35. The reason behind the extreme step is said to be a domestic dispute.
Alarming facts came to light when this correspondent visited the coastal area following the incident.
According to Medical Superintendent, Rural Health Centre, Baghan, Dr Dawood Otho, some 35 cases of attempted suicide via poisoning were reported from the coastal localities of Thatta during the past two months. The RHC caters to around 60 coastal villages of the district.
When asked about such a dire state of affairs, the official said poverty, surging inflation, personal disputes and lack of awareness to settle petty issues had turned the situation from bad to worse in the areas.
Read this too: ‘Till Death Do Us Part’: Teen Couple Commits Suicide In Thar
Dr Dawood went on to add that he had seen youth of the areas showing visible symptoms of depression.
Meanwhile, Iqbal Jakhro, a senior Journalist and social analyst, said the authorities concerned are silent on the extremely serious situation, adding the issue was not even raised at the district level.
He urged Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah to take immediate measures regarding the issue before it brings more misery.
The condition of the remaining two victims was stated to be critical till the filing of this report.
The rising distress in the society is resulting in a surge in suicide cases, with children being the worst of victims, according to speakers at a conference recently held in Mithi.
They pointed out that the initial signs of depression in children are ignored by their parents. “It is turning into a pandemic,” they warned.