According to sources, the deceased, identified as Umm-e-Habiba, took her own life last night in Hostel No. 8 at Punjab University.

The family of the deceased stated that they do not suspect anyone and do not wish to have an autopsy conducted on her body.

After the parents refused to take any action, the police handed over the body to the family following legal procedures.

The family then took the body back to their hometown for burial.

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The police reported that the student committed suicide due to a failed love affair.

The deceased was a fifth-semester student at the Institute of Education and Research and was said to be from Sialkot.

What to do if some exhibits intent of self harm

Here’s what you should do if someone you know exhibits signs of suicide or a tendency to isolate or self harm:

• Try to make sure they are not left alone

• Remove any any objects they could use to harm themselves.

• Take or encourage the person to seek help from a medical or mental health professional

You can get in touch with the following mental health helplines and speak to them.

• Mind Organisation 042 35761999
• Umang 0317 4288665
• Talk2me.pk 0333 4065139
• Baat Karo 0335 5743344
• Taskeen 0316 8275336
• Rooh 0333 3337664
• Rozan 0800-22444
• OpenCounseling 042 35761999