The Kashmir Pulse

It is a sin to take one’s life because his or her life is not his or her own, but a gift from Allah. Yes, it is a fact that God has made us human beings, but it doesn’t mean that a person is going to trespass all the limitations set by Him. Life becomes a burden, when people go against the divine rules and begin to live in their own-made illusionary worlds. In this way, like in the case of Robert Lee Frost, who found himself at the two crossroads, however, we find ourselves at many crossroads, that make our life gloomy and there seems no light at the end of the tunnel.

Since time immemorial, the main aim of the mortal life has been comfort. For the sake of comfort, many comforts are sacrificed. Reaching the present situation and its demands, materialistic love has become the necessary aim of life. Politics, economics, society, morality, religion, etc., are subordinate to money.

One who fails to earn or get this, by hook or crook, is considered a failure. Being a failure, he or she has no option but to end his or her life because, for a living, he has no money to survive. In the following lines, we will try to understand how a person could abstain from taking his or her life.

The first step is to understand yourself. Our marvellous bodies don’t only have the need for material things. Instead, it needs something best and long-lasting. If we look closely at ourselves, there are cent per cent chances that we will come across a reality that makes material things the secondary priority, while contentment and peace occupy the topmost position. This is the first way to abstain from taking one’s life.

The second is the nature of a lifetime. It is temporary. Those things that are temporary, should not be loved at the cost of permanent things. When the world is for a limited time, why should a person go on loving it forever? It is the silliest thing to be done. A sane person never does these things, but ponders over things and never thinks of taking his or her life, for the sake of little comfort. However, it does not mean that there should be no comfort at all. Subsistence things are necessary.

The third is imitation. Stop imitating those who believe that this world is the only place to live. After death, whether a person is cremated or buried, it means nothing. They indulge in every kind of merrymaking and don’t think of anything else. However, in our case, we are under scrutiny. We can never escape from the watchful eyes. So, our case is totally different. If we follow them, we will surely fall into the depths of despair and taking our lives, will remain the only solution for us.

The fourth and last is relationships. We are the product of relationships. It is God, who is above all these things, but we have no escape. Almost all human beings and animals descend from one generation to another. In this scheme of things, every human being and animal are related to each other in their own domains.

Moreover, we all have emotions. Mother is the source of emotions. If her son or daughter commits suicide, it means that her emotions are hurt badly and in this way, there are chances that after taking her or his life, she may not find peace again.

In short, as said by Socrates contentment is the biggest wealth. A man must try his best to remain content. Earn money that is enough for him and his family’s needs. Craving for more and more, will make his life hellish and at the end of the day, there will be only path that is the path of hurting himself.

PULWAMA — A man, who had attempted suicide on Monday by slitting his veins in his vehicle on a roadside on the Circular Road in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, was saved by the local police by shifting him to a local health facility.

In its statement, Pulwama Police said that Police Station Pulwama received reliable information about a vehicle bearing registration number JK13H 4042 was parked on Circular Road between Boonura and Tahab Crossing. A person, identified as Mukhtar Umar Wani son of Abdul Aziz Wani and a resident of Vesarwani Tahab, was lying inside the vehicle in a pool of blood after having slit his wrist.

Pulwama Police said that it acted swiftly given the critical condition of the person and rushed him to a local medical facility, from where he was subsequently referred to Sringar's SKIMS Soura for further treatment.

As per the latest reports, his condition is said to be stable and he has responded well to the treatment.

SRINAGAR — A 23-year-old youth hanged himself to death in a mosque in Shamsabad Bemina area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday.

An official quoted by the local news agency Kashmir Scroll said that a youth from Bijbehara town made an attempt to hang himself in a Masjid in Batamaloo Srinagar. However, soon after the incident, he was shifted to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.

The reason behind taking this extreme step in a religious place like a mosque wasn't immediately known.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation in this connection.

SRINAGAR — An unknown person jumped into Dal Lake in front of Nishat Garden in central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday.

An official quoted by the local news agency Kashmir Scroll said that an unknown person jumped into Dal Lake in front of Nishat Garden.

He said that the rescue operation was started soon after the incident and later a body was recovered.

Meanwhile, identification of the dead body is being ascertained and further investigation has been taken up.

SRINAGAR — A 28-year-old woman allegedly ended her life by hanging herself at her residence in Mehjoor Nagar area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Thursday.

Reports received from a local news agency said that a woman from Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar was found hanging at her residence.

The reports said that she was taken to hospital where doctors declared her dead while the cause behind taking this extreme step wasn't immediately known.

Meanwhile, the local police have taken cognizance of the incident and started an investigation in this connection.

PULWAMA — A heartbreaking incident unfolded in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district as a young boy took his own life by strangulation.

According to a police official quoted by a Srinagar-based news agency, the boy, hailing from Tahab village of Pulwama, was found deceased in his home, having apparently strangled himself.

The authorities shifted the deceased's body from Tahab Primary Health Center to District Hospital Pulwama for necessary legal procedures, though the motive behind the tragic act remains unclear at this time.

In response to the incident, law enforcement has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy's untimely demise.

RAJOURI — A man hanged himself to death in Kandi area of Rajouri district on Thursday afternoon.

An official quoted by a local news agency said that a 40-year-old man from Barsala had hanged himself in a forest near his house.

He said that the reason behind taking the extreme step by the person was not known immediately.

Meanwhile, the local police have taken cognizance of the suicide and started an investigation.

KUPWARA — A 17-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Ashpora Handwara of northern Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday morning.

An official quoted by a local news agency said that a girl (name withheld) from Ashpora locality of Qaziabad allegedly hanged herself at her home following which her family members took her to a nearby hospital, however, she was immediately referred to GMC Handwara where doctors declared her dead on arrival.

A police officer said that a case in this regard has been registered and further investigation has been set into motion.

He said the police were verifying from all angles what forced her to take such an extreme step.

BARAMULLA — A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly took his own life with his service rifle in northern Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday, according to officials.

Sources deemed reliable by a local news agency revealed that a jawan serving in the 92nd Battalion met his demise after allegedly shooting himself with his service rifle during the afternoon hours.

The official further informed that the deceased's body was shifted to GMC Baramulla for a thorough autopsy.

Amidst the unfolding tragedy, the local police have initiated an investigation into the matter, marking the official acknowledgement of the incident.

PULWAMA — A tragic incident unfolded in the Bonura area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district as a man, whose identity remains withheld, took his own life, according to a senior police officer.

The officer said that the individual consumed a poisonous substance at his residence late Monday night. Despite being rushed to the district hospital in Pulwama, the man succumbed to the poison the following Tuesday morning.

Sources close to the investigation revealed that the deceased, who was employed in the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, allegedly resorted to this extreme step due to an ongoing family dispute.

In response to the incident, authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter, with the police taking cognizance of the situation.

SRINAGAR — A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Reshipora area of southern Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, officials said.

The officials, quoted by a local news agency, said that the CRPF jawan posted in 178BN CRPF in Reshipora Shopain shot himself dead with his service rifle this morning.

They said that the body has been shifted to the hospital for autopsy, while police have taken cognisance of the matter.

PULWAMA — A grim incident unfolded today in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, as a 28-year-old man lost his life after ingesting poisonous substances.

According to reports obtained by a local news agency, the unnamed individual, a resident of Murran village, succumbed to poisoning at his residence. Prompt action followed, with the victim rushed to the district hospital in Pulwama.

However, due to the severity of his condition, he was subsequently referred to SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, where medical professionals, despite their efforts, pronounced him deceased.

A police official disclosed that the deceased's body has been transferred to the mortuary at District Hospital Pulwama. Following standard medical and legal procedures, the body will be entrusted to the family for final rites.

The official confirmed that a case pertaining to the incident has been lodged, with investigations underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

SRINAGAR — A 16-year-old girl was rescued after she jumped into the River Jhelum in Kakapora area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.

According to official sources cited by a local news agency, the girl attempted suicide by leaping into the river. Prompt action by local residents and law enforcement officers led to her rescue.

The authorities, including the police, swiftly responded to the incident and retrieved the girl from the water. She was subsequently rushed to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Kakapora for medical attention. Reports suggest her condition is stable.

Police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details are awaited as the authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

SRINAGAR — The body of a woman was found in the fields of Budgam district, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

According to a police officer speaking to a local news agency, authorities were alerted on February 14, 2024, following a call to the Police Station Magam reporting the discovery of a suspicious dead body in an open field.

The deceased has been identified as Kulsum Rehman, daughter of Abdul Rehman Lone, a resident of Drung Tangmarg.

A suicide note allegedly implicating a local youth in her decision to end her life due to an alleged affair and subsequent denial of marriage was recovered during a personal search of the deceased.

"Preliminary findings suggest a case of poisoning-related suicide abetted by the youth," the police officer stated, noting that the youth in question has been arrested in connection with the case.

A case FIR number 18/2024 under Section 306 of IPC has been registered at Police Station Magam, with further investigation underway to ascertain the full extent of the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.

SRINAGAR — A distressing event unfolded as a 30-year-old man was found deceased, reportedly by hanging, at his residence in Hygam village located in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, sources revealed.

According to information obtained from a local wire service, the individual, a 30-year-old resident of Hygam Sopore, was found hanging at his home, where the tragic incident occurred.

A police team responded to the distress call and recovered the body, subsequently transporting it to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Sopore for further examination and procedures, as informed by sources familiar with the incident.

A police official, speaking to the news agency, confirmed the recovery of the deceased's body and mentioned that authorities are in the process of gathering additional details to ascertain the circumstances leading to this tragic event.

SRINAGAR — A non-local worker has died of alleged suicide in Srinagar on Thursday, official sources said.

Official sources said that a worker at Bistro Boulevard Restaurant & Bakery was found unconscious in his rented room.

"The worker, identified as Sanjay Guru son of Debabhadur Guru of Jalpaiguri West Bengal, was immediately brought to JLNM Rainawari, where the doctors declared him dead on arrival," they said.

While it is presumed that the person died of suicide, a police official said that they have registered a case in this regard to ascertain the cause of death.

JAMMU — A soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at a camp in Samba district of Jammu, official sources said on Friday.

They said that an army jawan posted in Samba 168 Brigade shot himself dead with his service rifle.

Sources added that his body was shifted to District Hospital Samba for autopsy, while police have taken cognizance of the matter.

SRINAGAR — A woman from central Kashmir's Srinagar district allegedly committed suicide after failing to clear Public Service Commission (PSC) exam.

Reliable sources said that a 26-year-old woman from Nowhatta area of the district ended her life at her residence.

They said that she was found unconscious at her residence, following which she was rushed to JLNM Hospital Rainawari where doctors declared her dead.

They added the woman was upset since she failed to clear the Public Service Commission exam and that is the reason behind her taking this harsh step.

Meanwhile, police have already taken cognizance of the unfortunate incident and started an investigation in this connection.

SRINAGAR — A 25-old-year old man died by suicide after hanging himself at his home in Khushipora area of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the youth (name withheld), who was a resident of Khushipora Panzalla, hung himself with a ceiling fan at his home.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead.

A police officer also confirmed the incident and said that cognizance of the incident has been taken as well as an investigation has been taken up.

SRINAGAR — A 23-year-old youth from north Kashmir, who had allegedly consumed some poison in a bid to end his life yesterday, died in a Srinagar hospital today, official sources said.

They said that the deceased (name withheld) resides in the Safapora area, falling in the jurisdiction of the Bandipora district.

The deceased was undergoing treatment at SMHS Hospital where he breathed his last on Saturday morning.

Police in this regard have registered a case under relevant sections of law.