Pakistani prisoner commits suicide in Hong Kong jail

He was identified as mastermind behind violent robbery in Hung Hom in 2018

Web Desk

29 Jan, 2024

World

A Pakistani prisoner committed suicide in a Hong Kong jail on Monday, Dimsum Daily reported. He was identified as the mastermind behind a violent robbery in Hung Hom on September 21, 2018.

According to Dimsum Daily, Mehmood Arshad was found hanging from his Stanley Prison’s cell window grille bars. A correctional officer saw his body in the early morning.

Arshad, 41, had been remanded since March 2021 on charges of robbery.

The report said that the Pakistani prisoner was among a group of assailants who attacked two employees of a jewellery shop. The group included Gurung Royal, a South Asian man with permanent residence status, Nepalese national Limbu Binod, and Indian national Sahil Kumar.

They severed their feet with knives. They fled the shop with HK$6.5 million (Rs234,360,000) in cash and cheques.

The prosecution in Arshad’s case said that he played a “pivotal role” as the mastermind of the planned robbery “despite not being present at the scene.” He was accused of recruiting the robbers and guiding them in executing the crime.

What to do if someone exhibits intent of self-harm

Anxiety and depression is the bane of modern life. But help is just around the corner. If you …

Are feeling depressed
Are feeling stressed because of your challenging work environment
Are suffering from anxiety due to another physical illness
Have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness
Your doctor has suggested you to seek counseling
Feel that no one understands you

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

Umang 0317 4288665
Umang 0311-7786264
Mind Organisation 042 35761999
Talk2me.pk 0333 4065139
Baat Karo 0335 5743344
Taskeen 0332 5267936
Rooh 0333 3337664
Rozan 0800-22444
OpenCounseling 042 35761999

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 objects they could use to harm themselves.
Take or encourage the person to seek help from a medical or mental health professional

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