In a heartbreaking incident in the Umerkot district of Sindh, the bodies of a father and his three children were discovered hanging from a tree at the Poly Mor Stop.

Police have identified the deceased as Chaman Kolhi and his children, whose ages range from 4 to 8 years.

The bodies have since been taken to a local hospital for further examination.

According to authorities, local residents reported a domestic dispute between Kolhi and his wife.

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In a fit of rage, Kolhi allegedly hanged his children before taking his own life.

Investigations are currently underway, with police exploring multiple angles, including the circumstances surrounding the apparent suicide.

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