A first-year nursing student at Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Lahore has survived a suicide attempt, which she claims was triggered by ongoing harassment from the college’s female principal.
Iman Fatima, originally from Gujranwala, reportedly tried to cut her jugular vein on Sunday and was saved by fellow nursing students.
According to Tahira Sagheer, the Director General of Nursing Punjab, the student has faced verbal abuse and character assassination from the principal for the past six months.
Iman has submitted a formal complaint to the Secretary of Health, seeking action against the principal. A hearing regarding the allegations is set to take place today.
Iman alleged that the principal’s behavior was not isolated to her, stating that similar treatment was directed at other female students.
She expressed distress over the lack of communication from college administration regarding her injury, noting they did not inform her parents or allow them to visit her.
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This incident has emerged against a backdrop of unrest in Punjab, particularly in Lahore, following recent viral rape allegations that led to protests and injuries among demonstrators.
The situation has prompted a response from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who announced a crackdown on those spreading misinformation related to these allegations.
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.
