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Tuesday, October 08, 2024  
04 Rabi Al-Akhar 1446  

Karachi resident tries to set himself on fire outside Governor House

Says was driven to such extreme measure after his brothers fell victim to mobile phone snatching

A Karachi resident attempted to set himself on fire outside the Governor’s House on Sunday in a desperate act of protest against the worsening state of street crime in the city.

According to the individual, he was driven to such an extreme measure after his brothers recently fell victim to mobile phone snatching incidents in the city. The resident claimed that when he went to file a complaint, his request was not entertained by the authorities.

“The government is not providing any assistance, so I am resorting to setting myself on fire,” the distraught individual stated.

While expressing his anguish over the dire conditions in Karachi, the resident said he was compelled to take this drastic step out of sheer frustration with the city’s deteriorating law and order situation.

The attempted self-immolation outside the Governor’s House serves as a stark reminder of the growing public disillusionment with the provincial government’s inability to curb the rampant street crime plaguing Karachi.

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.

  • 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

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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