Srinagar, June 22, 2021 (PPI-OT): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a Block Development Council member has allegedly attempted to commit suicide as he was not allowed to move outside the hotel accommodation for the so-called security reasons. An official told media that the BDC member, Ashaq Hussain Hurrah, a resident of Magam in Baramulla district attempted to end his life at a hotel in Humhama area of Budgam last night. Hurrah is affiliated with Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. Police has filed an FIR against the BDC member under sections 309 of Indian Penal Code in Budgam police station.

Ashaq Hussain Hurrah, the BDC member from north Kashmir, told media that the police was not allowing him to go to his home or meet his family or the people who have elected him. He said, “I am living in Baramulla district but have been kept for the last one year in the hotel in Budgam. Instead of Budgam, I should have accommodation in Baramulla district. I am facing traumatic situation as I am not able to meet my two kids and wife.”

“We are public representatives but the government has reduced our mandate to mere hosting flags on August 15 and January 26,” he said. “I have put forward my resignation twice because I am not able to go to the Deputy Commissioner where I can put out my resignation papers,” he added. Meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Srinagar on Tuesday. Officials told media that a class 7th student has hanged himself to death at his residence in Rahim Bagh area of Mehjoor Nagar in Srinagar. They said that he was rushed to SMHS Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

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