Odisha Police / Jaleswar Police Rescue Minor Girl Heading Towards Railway Track After Leaving Su*cide Note
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Jaleswar Police rescued a minor girl who had allegedly left home after writing a suicide note and was heading towards a railway track in Baleshwar district.
Jaleswar, Oct 1: Jaleswar Police rescued a minor girl who had allegedly left home after writing a suicide note and was heading towards a railway track in Odisha's Baleshwar district, a source said on Thursday.
According to the source, the girl, from the Aruha village under Jaleswar police station limits, had left home with the intention of ending her life.
Her mother reportedly found the suicide note and informed Jaleswar Police.
Police Launch Search
On receiving the information, Jaleswar police station IIC Ashok Kumar Barik immediately formed a team and launched a search for the girl.
According to the source, the girl, from the Aruha village under Jaleswar police station limits, had left home with the intention of ending her life.
Her mother reportedly found the suicide note and informed Jaleswar Police.
Police Launch Search
On receiving the information, Jaleswar police station IIC Ashok Kumar Barik immediately formed a team and launched a search for the girl.
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The police team traced and safely rescued her from near the railway track at Palasahi.
The minor was subsequently brought to safety.
The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data reveals an alarming rise in youth suicides in India. Youngsters under 30 account for 41% of all suicides, making it a leading cause of mortality alongside road accidents. While the national suicide rate marginally dipped to 12.2 per 100,000 population, annual student suicides surged by 4.3% to 14,488 deaths -- averaging nearly 40 daily. Maharashtra logs the highest volume at 14.7%. Experts cite severe academic stress, family issues, and inadequate mental health infrastructure as primary drivers.
Also Read: Three Minor Girls Rescued From Alleged Human Trafficking Bid In Umerkote; Two Arrested
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, help is available:
Tele-MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme): Dial 14416 or 1-800-89-14416 (available 24×7)
TISS iCALL: 022-25521111 (Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm)
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or contact one of the above helplines.
The minor was subsequently brought to safety.
The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data reveals an alarming rise in youth suicides in India. Youngsters under 30 account for 41% of all suicides, making it a leading cause of mortality alongside road accidents. While the national suicide rate marginally dipped to 12.2 per 100,000 population, annual student suicides surged by 4.3% to 14,488 deaths -- averaging nearly 40 daily. Maharashtra logs the highest volume at 14.7%. Experts cite severe academic stress, family issues, and inadequate mental health infrastructure as primary drivers.
Also Read: Three Minor Girls Rescued From Alleged Human Trafficking Bid In Umerkote; Two Arrested
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, help is available:
Tele-MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme): Dial 14416 or 1-800-89-14416 (available 24×7)
TISS iCALL: 022-25521111 (Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10 pm)
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or contact one of the above helplines.
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