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Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
104 Helpline: Over 7,000 effective interventions into mental health-related calls in Gujarat in five years
The 104 Suicide Prevention Helpline of Gujarat has received a total of 8,763 calls since its inception in September 2019 till June 2025. Of these, 7,372 were classified as 'effective' calls, meaning the callers required and received some form of counseling or intervention, according to the official data from EMRI Green Health Services. Ahmedabad accounts for the highest number of calls, 2,766, followed by Vadodara (584), Banaskantha (533), and Rajkot (453). Around 30 to 40 per cent of callers are repeat users, many of whom directly request the same counselor. The majority of callers are men aged 30 to 35, typically mid-career individuals struggling with emotional isolation, family pressure, or professional stress, the data reveals. The 104 Helpline, which connects callers to trained counselors, follows a four-stage intervention process designed to provide immediate relief and sustained support. If necessary, emergency responders like the local police or the 181 women's helpline are brought in. The helpline classifies calls under seven broad categories: mental illness, family-related conflict, romantic relationship issues, medical illness, physical or sexual harassment, education-related stress, and others. In addition to suicide prevention, the 104 Helpline also provides health-related information, including guidance on immunization, maternal health, and government health schemes. It serves as a bridge between the public and the healthcare system, particularly for those whose needs are urgent but not immediately life-threatening, unlike the 108 ambulance service. Film on 104 Helpline 'CALL 104', a film based on the working of the state's 104 Health Helpline, was screened on August 1 at an event held in Ahmedabad. During the event, several beneficiaries and counselors shared their stories and experiences with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Speaking on the occasion, Vinod Damor, a beneficiary, shared the story of his cousin Anant who had been battling suicidal thoughts. 'He had dreamed of becoming a doctor, but his father forced him to join engineering. After that he completely lost interest in life,' Damor said. 'We encouraged him to call 104. They (counselors) helped him find a reason to keep going. Today, he's leading a happy life,' Damor said. Usha Patel, a counselor working with 104 Helpline, said: 'I've been able to save lives, sometimes just by listening and other times by stepping in with real-time support.' (Jay Jani is an Intern working with the Indian Express)
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Another nephew of BL Katara held in 2021 SI Exam leak case
Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) Sunday arrested another relative of suspended RPSC member Babu Lal Katara for his alleged role in the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam paper leak case. Additional director general of police (SOG) VK Singh said the accused, identified as Rahul Katara, is a nephew of Katara and appeared in the 2021 SI recruitment exam. Investigators alleged that Rahul was among the direct beneficiaries of the leaked paper, accessed with the assistance of his uncle well before the examination. "He cleared the written exam but failed to qualify in the physical test due to not meeting the required height criteria," Singh said. Rahul's arrest follows the recent detention of another nephew of Katara, Vijay Kumar Damor, who was taken into custody Tuesday for similar charges. Damor was staying at Katara's govt residence in Ajmer during the time of the exam. At the time, Katara, then serving as an RPSC member, was responsible for preparing the answer keys for the exam. According to SOG, nearly 35 days ahead of the exam, Katara brought home the question papers for all three days and instructed Damor to copy the sets into a lined register. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Volta Redonda (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo "He wrote the sets so many times that he memorised all questions and their answers," Singh said. Damor was already arrested earlier in connection with the Senior Teacher Exam 2022 paper leak case. SOG suspects that Katara played a central role in orchestrating the leak and selectively passed on the questions to favoured individuals, including family members.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Katara's nephew held in SI exam leak case
Jaipur: In a fresh arrest in the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam 2021 paper leak case, Special Operations Group (SOG) Tuesday arrested Vijay Kumar Damor (33), nephew of arrested former RPSC member Babu Lal Katara, for copying and memorising the leaked question papers and appearing in the exam himself. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additional director general (SOG) VK Singh said Damor, a native of Vagdhari village in Dungarpur, was staying at Katara's official residence in Ajmer at the time of the exam. Katara, who was then an RPSC member, was tasked with preparing the answer keys for the SI exam. According to SOG, nearly 35 days before the examination, Katara brought home the question papers for all three days and had Damor meticulously copy the questions and answers into a lined register. "He wrote the sets so many times that he memorised all questions and their answers," said Singh, adding that Damor was previously also arrested in the senior teacher exam 2022 paper leak case. Damor applied for the SI exam in 2021, cleared the written paper using the leaked content, but failed to qualify in the physical test. Sources said that after preparing the master register, multiple copies were made and circulated among other accused. The original was retained by Damor for his own preparation. Investigators suspect the same leaked papers were also handed to govt school teacher Kundan Kumar Pandya, who was arrested last month. Katara, arrested in 2023 for leaking the Senior Teacher Recruitment Exam 2022 for Rs 60 lakh to a cheating syndicate, is already in jail in connection with the same SI paper leak. Another nephew, Rahul, is also under the scanner in the case, Singh added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The arrest of Damor brings to light how leaked exam papers were not just sold, but also used by family members of key officials involved in the recruitment process. So far, 113 people have been arrested in connection with the SI exam paper leak case.
