Watching out for the suicidal


Sometimes, a simple 'How are you?' may help a person thinking about suicide to open up and prevent them from committing the act. — 123rf.com

One of the most significant achievements of the Unity Government was the abolishment of Section 309 earlier this year (2023).

This part of the law stated that those who attempt to commit suicide shall be punished with a jail term of up to one year or a fine, or both, upon conviction.

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