Gujarat: 21-Year-Old Diamond Polisher Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Surat, Police Recover Suicide Note; 63rd Death in Past 15 Months, Says Union
The police also recovered a suicide note written in Gujarati. Police officials said that the deceased mentioned facing financial difficulties as he was not getting enough work to cut and polish rough diamonds.
Ahmedabad, July 19: A 21-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Gujarat recently. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, July 17, in Surat's Punagam area. Police officials said that the deceased man, Sagar Makwana, a diamond polisher, ended his life allegedly due to financial issues. It is reported that Makwana stayed with his elder brother Kalpesh Makwana and his family in Krishnanagar society.
The alleged incident came to light on Thursday, July 18, when Kalpesh woke up to his brother's. The family alerted the police, who quickly reached the spot and sent Sagars body to SMIMER hospital, reports the Indian Express. In his statement to the police, Kalpesh said that they hail from Amreli. He also said that his brother was unmarried. Gujarat: Woman Alleges Husband Forced Her to Disrobe in Front of His Friends During ‘Truth and Dare’ Game, Beat Her for Refusing.
Meanwhile, the police also recovered a suicide note written in Gujarati. Police officials said that the deceased mentioned facing financial difficulties as he was not getting enough work to cut and polish rough diamonds. After the incident, the Diamond Workers Union Gujarat alleged that this was the 63rd suicide incident in Surat in the past 15 months. They also alleged that the recession in the diamond industry was to blame for the deaths.
Bhavesh Tank, president of the Diamond Workers Union Gujarat, said that the recession in the diamond industry affected the lives of diamond polishers. Tank further said that 62 diamond polishers died by suicide in the last 15 months. He also said that they have started a helpline number to prevent diamond polishers from taking their lives. Gujarat Shocker: Man Claims Petrol Pump Owner Stripped and Beat Him, Urinated in His Mouth; 2 Arrested.
So far, the union has received over 500 calls. Tank also stated that To date, we have received over 500 calls,” he added. Tank said that the union would meet the Makwana family and try to help them. Unemployment, low salary, less work, loan repayments, house rent, etc, are some of the reasons why diamond polishers are ending their lives in Surat.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 8322252525.
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