Suicide cases rise in camps

Beldangi-II, October 10: Longer stay in unimproved camps and the escalating frustration and depression among the exiled Bhutanese have increased the cases of suicide.

Ichcha Ram Koirala of Beldangi-II, sector E-3 committed suicide in his own hut on October 8. Witnesses say Koirala was mentally depressed.

Koirala was employed in Royal Bhutan Army. Before forcible eviction he was arrested and tortured severely for three years.

61 years old Koirala was survived by five daughters, one son and a wife.

Similar kinds of suicidal cases are regularly reported in camps. However, the exact figure is not yet known. Talkative on unnecessary subjects, wandering for the whole day without any reason are common symptoms seen in those cases.  Bhutan News Service/Puspa Adhikari