Elderly woman attempts suicide in Budgam
Budgam: A 60-year-old woman Tuesday sustained severe burns after allegedly attempting suicide by setting herself ablaze in Soibugh area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
An official said that the elderly woman, a resident of Soibugh allegedly set herself ablaze at her home.
He said that soon after the incident she was immediately taken to a nearby health facility from where she was referred to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.
The official said that police has initiated investigations in this regard to ascertain the facts as to why she took this extreme step. (KNO)