Girl Distressed By Matric Result Ends Life In Dir

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LOWER DIR: A 15-year-old girl purportedly distressed by her matric exam result took her own life in the Gandigar Payeen area of Upper Dir the other day.

According to police, the student, identified as Anmol, had secured 1010 marks out of 1200 in the recently announced SSC results by Malakand Board.

Despite her high score, she considered her performance unsatisfactory and, in a moment of emotional distress, shot herself with a firearm. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.

Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, another girl student, resident of Munjai Lower Dir, purportedly consumed poisonous pills at home and tried to end her life.

She was also not satisfied with her matric exam result.

She was admitted to District Headquarters Hospital Timergara, where her condition was stated to be critical. The Balambat police have registered a case and started an investigation.

Published in Dawn on 1st August, 2025
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