Female teacher commits suicide in Balochistan after harassment

A female teacher in Gishkaur area of Awaran, Balochistan has committed suicide after facing persistent harassment.

Najma Baloch ended her life after continued harassment from three individuals, including a Levies official, her family has alleged.

Najma taught children from low-income families in a camp school, which she set up herself.

The local police have registered a case against three accused on the complaint of the family, and the relevant Levies official has been suspended.

Police have arrested one accused and are looking for the other two.