A mysterious increase in the number of suicides in the Thar Desert of Pakistan, according to police records, 113 suicides were reported in Thar Parkar District in 2020. According to the details, the highest annual statistics were recorded in this desert area in 2020 where Mithi is located. However, quantitative data is difficult in a country like Pakistan, especially when it comes to suicide, which is a criminal offense with imprisonment and fine. Pakistan does not compile national statistics on suicide but the World Health Organization (WHO).
The WHO estimates that the suicide rate in Pakistan is slightly lower than the global average of 8 per 100,000 people. There are 9 deaths. Local efforts to collect comprehensive data yield even less results. Last year, the Mental Health Authority in the southeastern province of Sindh concluded a five-year study of suicides in which Tharparkar emerged as the district with the highest number of cases between 2016 and 2020, despite having a population of 1.65 million. Less than other districts.
The report counts 79 suicides in Tharparkar in 2020 and does not include previous years. Despite this, the district has the highest number of cases in five years. However, local police records indicate more than 100 suicides in 2020. The Sindh Mental Health Authority did not respond to requests to clarify the discrepancy. 65 million which is much less than other districts of Sindh.
The report counts 79 suicides in Tharparkar in 2020 and does not include previous years. Despite this, the district has the highest number of cases in five years. However, local police records indicate more than 100 suicides in 2020. The Sindh Mental Health Authority did not respond to requests to clarify the discrepancy. 65 million which is much less than other districts of Sindh.
The report counts 79 suicides in Tharparkar in 2020 and does not include previous years. Despite this, the district has the highest number of cases in five years. However, local police records indicate more than 100 suicides in 2020. The Sindh Mental Health Authority did not respond to requests to clarify the discrepancy.
