According to local sources in Balkh province, a young man in the Dawlat Abad district of the province ended his life with a gunshot to his head.
The incident took place on Thursday, April 20, in Dahr-Abad village of Dowlat Abad district.
The young man, named Javid, committed suicide for reasons that are still unclear.
Taliban have not yet commented on this incident.
Meanwhile, a 12-year-old boy committed suicide in Ghor province today, and yesterday, on April 19, a young boy in Nangarhar province also took his own life.
The incidence of suicide, mostly attributed to mental health issues, has increased following the Taliban’s takeover of the country. People say that poverty and economic problems are the main reasons behind these incidents.
