In a heart-wrenching incident in Gujranwala, a woman plunged into a canal in desperation after using the funds she had saved for her hernia surgery to pay an unexpectedly high electricity bill.
Rescue teams were promptly mobilized and are actively searching the canal, striving to find the woman who has since been missing. The community is on edge, hoping for a positive outcome from the ongoing rescue efforts.
The woman’s son, Usman, shared that the electricity bill for July surged to 10,000 rupees, forcing the family to redirect the money earmarked for crucial medical treatment. Overwhelmed by the burden of this financial decision, his mother felt compelled to jump into the canal, driven by despair.
This tragic situation highlights the severe impact of economic hardships on individuals and families, sparking a conversation about the need for more supportive measures to prevent such desperate actions in the future.