A female student was critically injured on Monday after attempting suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a private university in Lahore, marking another troubling incident at the same institution. The incident has raised renewed concerns about student welfare, mental health pressures, and campus safety at private universities in the provincial capital.
The student, identified as Fatima, is a first-semester pharmacy student. University sources said she jumped from the same location where another student had previously attempted suicide. Immediately after the incident, rescue teams and university staff shifted her to the intensive care unit of a private hospital affiliated with the university, where she remains under treatment.
University shuts down after incident
According to university officials, Fatimaโs brother dropped her off at the campus earlier in the morning. Shortly after the incident, the university administration locked all entrances and issued a notification suspending academic operations indefinitely.
However, officials did not comment on the circumstances that led to the incident or the condition of the student.
The latest case follows a similar tragedy at the same private university last month, intensifying scrutiny of its academic and administrative environment. Students and parents have expressed anxiety over recurring incidents and demanded transparent investigations and stronger support systems for students.
Previous suicide sparks student concerns
On December 19, Owais Sultan, a student at the same institution, died after jumping from the fourth floor of the university building. A fellow student, Hamza, claimed that a teacher did not allow Owais to enter the classroom. After sitting outside for some time, he jumped from the building and died.
Classmates said Owais had appeared visibly distressed on several occasions and had a poor attendance record. Hamza further stated that Owais was under severe mental pressure due to restrictions on sitting for examinations. He also alleged that the university administration exerted additional pressure on students regarding fees and other academic matters.
The incidents have sparked calls for urgent mental health counselling services, clearer academic policies, and greater accountability from private university administrations across Punjab.

