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Surat Police Launch 24/7 Suicide Prevention Helpline

by TLAteam April 22, 2025April 22, 2025
written by TLAteam April 22, 2025April 22, 2025
Surat Police Launch 24/7 Suicide Prevention Helpline

In an effort to prevent suicides, Surat police have launched a new helpline following a detailed study of 1,866 suicide cases over the past three years. People are urged to call 100 or the new helpline numbers, 8128369100 and 8128308100, for support before taking any drastic steps due to issues related to studies, career, family, profession, or other concerns. Additionally, individuals who know someone experiencing such thoughts are encouraged to reach out via these numbers.

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According to a media report, three months ago, Surat Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut assigned two Deputy Commissioners and their teams to investigate suicide deaths in the city over the past three years. The aim was to identify key factors and areas with high suicide rates, enabling targeted interventions like deploying counselors and launching awareness campaigns.

Sharing details from the report, Gahlaut said, “After analyzing data from around 8,000 deaths over the last three years, we found 1,866 were suicides. Of these, 490 deaths (26.3%) were due to family issues, 452 (24%) to physical illness, 355 (19%) to financial problems or debts, 104 (5.6%) to relationship issues, and 200 (10.16%) to career or other concerns. Additionally, 37 deaths (2%) involved victims of cybercrime or blackmail, and 228 deaths (12.2%) were linked to depression.”

According to the police department’s study, Surat Zone 1 recorded the highest number of suicides, with 496 deaths. This includes 103 in Varachha, 103 in Kapodara, and 152 in Sarthana. Notably, many people living in these areas work in the diamond industry, which has been struggling due to a recession lasting over two years.

In Zone 2, Limbayat reported 175 suicides, while Zone 3’s Chowk Bazaar recorded 99. Zone 4 had 53 suicides in Umra, and Zone 5 saw 111 deaths in Rander and 108 in Amroli. In Zone 6, Sachin GIDC reported 70 suicides, with Sachin itself accounting for 56.

Addressing the media on Monday, Gahlaut stated, “The study report includes locations, causes, and the highest number of suicides. To prevent such incidents, we’ve launched a helpline. Once a call is received, our psychological consultants or trained officers will provide necessary guidance. The helpline will be available 24/7 at the police control room. If the caller is a relative or friend of someone contemplating suicide, police will dispatch the nearest officers to offer immediate counseling. We’ve also hired trained psychologists who will speak to the individual or visit them personally for counseling. Additionally, regular follow-ups will be conducted by the police.”

Sources revealed that the PCR van in-charge, police station inspectors, and operators will stay in contact with the counselors and team.

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