Six suicides over the weekend

GANGTOK, 21 Aug: Suicides continue to make news as at least six suicides have been reported over the weekend from different parts of the State including that of teenagers.
In Soreong, West Sikkim, a 17-year-old girl from Malbasey is reported to have taken her own life by consuming insecticide. She was rushed to the Soreong PHC from where she was referred to the Namchi hospital. The girl reportedly died while undergoing treatment.
In Ranipool, East Sikkim, another 15-year-old girl, a student, committed suicide by hanging in her house. According to reports, the deceased was from Samdur and had left behind a suicide note saying that she was taking her life and that no one was responsible.
In Singtam, a 21-year-old resident of Sirwani, Dochum, took his life, again by hanging. He was found hanging in his bedroom with a chunni by his 14-year-old cousin at 6:30 AM on 18 August. The deceased was a driver by profession.
One suicide was reported from Sombaria, West Sikkim where a 36 year old resident of Salangang was found hanging in his kitchen on the evening of 18 August.
Suicides have also been reported from Jorethang where a 33-year-old resident of Kitam, South Sikkim is reported to have hanged himself and from Rongli where a resident of Samdong committed suicide.