In a heartbreaking incident, Razia Bibi, a 65-year-old woman suffering from a hernia, took her own life after using her treatment savings to pay an unexpected electricity bill, ARY News reported on Sunday.
Razia Bibi had diligently saved money for her hernia operation. However, when faced with an electricity bill of Rs 10,000, she felt compelled to use her medical savings to cover the cost.
According to police officials, Razia Bibi’s son, Usman, recounted that his mother had gone out to buy medicine but was deeply distressed by the financial setback. Overcome by despair, she jumped into a nearby drain.
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“My mother was a hernia patient and had saved money for her operation, but after receiving the electric bill of Rs 10,000, she paid it with the money saved for her surgery and later committed suicide,” Usman explained.
Razia Bibi’s daughter attempted to rescue her mother from the drain but was unsuccessful. Local authorities are currently conducting a search operation to recover the woman’s body.
Footage of the incident has surfaced, capturing the moments leading up to the tragedy. Meanwhile, the Gujranwala Police have launched an investigation into the case.
