Measures to stop increasing cases of suicides in G-B demanded

The rising incidents of suicides within the Ghizer valley of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) on Sunday introduced collectively a whole bunch of youths and activists to seek out out an answer to what’s now spreading like an epidemic within the scenic valley.

The occasion named “Grand Youth Maraka” was held in Ghakuch, the headquarters of the district about 70 kilometres from Gilgit metropolis.

Recognized for lovely freshwater lakes, springs, pastures and treasured wildlife, the valley has over time sadly seen rising incidents of suicides by younger men and women.

Nonetheless, social and well being activists say no authorities has tried to resolve the difficulty significantly.

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“Greater than 700 youth from completely different elements of Ghizer district attended it in addition to representatives from authorities, civil society, instructional and spiritual establishments,” stated Israruddin Israr, a famous human rights activist.

In a decision handed unanimously on the finish of the occasion, members demanded a declaration of psychological well being emergency within the district the place, based on police, 11 suicide circumstances have up to now been reported this 12 months. “Final 12 months the reported suicide circumstances had been 29,” Israr stated.

The Grand Youth Maraka was the primary of its sort within the area that was sponsored by Immune Commune Analysis and Improvement (ICRD).

The decision additionally demanded the institution of a hotline to deal with the emergencies throughout the tehsil with employees sensitised sufficient to deal with the circumstances sensibly.

To sort out the problems, the participant demanded academics’ coaching on “psycho-social counselling expertise” at faculties and faculties. One of many primary calls for made within the decision was laws on sexual and little one abuse, early marriage, drug abuse and home violence.

The gathering was addressed by Gilgit-Baltistan Meeting Deputy Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate assuring his help for the redressal of the difficulty.

Different audio system embrace member G-B Meeting Nawaz Khan Naji, Yasir Abbas, Adviser to Chief Minister Ghanzanfar Ali, Assistant Commissioner Punial-Ishkoman and officers of the schooling division, well being and civil society.

The occasion coordinator Inayat Baig stated he twice bought the temptation to suicide however fortunately ended up escaping it. “That is alarming, spreading like an epidemic within the society. We have to discover causes to assist the youth stay their lives.”