Teenage Girl and School Student Committed Suicide in Jozjan and Badghis
Kabul24: In a tragic development, a 17-year-old girl committed suicide by hanging herself in her house in the Qarqin district of Jozjan, while a student of a religious school in Badghis province ended his life inside the school premises.
The incidents have raised alarm bells about the growing incidence of suicide across the country.
The Suicide of Sabzegol in Jowzjan
Taliban police in Jawzjan have identified the 17-year-old girl as Sabzegol. She hailed from Shurtpeh village and was a resident of the Qarqin district.
Unfortunately, the reasons for her suicide are unclear as of now, and an investigation is underway.
Family Violence and Mental Health Issues
Local sources claim that Sabzegol’s suicide may have been due to family violence, although this has not been confirmed.
The girl’s tragic death highlights the need for greater awareness and support for mental health issues across the country, including access to
mental health professionals.
Religious School Student Commits Suicide in Badghis
In a separate incident, a religious school student named Gulbadin ended his life inside the school premises in Seng Atash district of Badghis province. The motivation for Gulbadin’s suicide is yet to be determined.
Socio-Economic Factors and Suicide RatesThese recent incidents are yet another reminder of the urgent need to address the high incidence of suicide across the country. Many experts attribute this trend to socio-economic factors such as poverty, unemployment, and access to mental health care.
It is time for the relevant authorities to take meaningful steps to address these issues and provide much-needed support to those at risk of suicide
