The Fes News editorial team has received information from a reliable source regarding a tragic incident that occurred on the morning of Thursday in the Al-Qalaa neighborhood of Taounate city. A 15-year-old boy was found dead under circumstances believed to be related to suicide, pending the results of an ongoing investigation.
According to the same source, security forces and civil protection units were immediately notified upon the discovery of the body. The boy’s remains were transferred to the morgue of the regional hospital in Taounate, as per the instructions of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which ordered a forensic autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
The incident, which has deeply shaken the local community, highlights a worrying trend of rising suicide cases among young people in the Taounate province. Similar cases have been recorded in recent years, raising serious concerns about the psychological, social, and economic factors contributing to such painful outcomes.
In response, several human rights activists and civil society members have sounded the alarm, emphasizing the urgent need for effective preventive programs within educational institutions. They also called for the reinforcement of psychological and social support services for children and adolescents, especially those living in vulnerable conditions or facing family or academic issues.
These advocates further stressed the importance of involving families and civil society in efforts to provide psychological support and early intervention to help curb this phenomenon, which has become a growing concern for local families and a real challenge for policymakers in the fields of education, health, and social affairs.
The results of the ongoing medical and security investigations will be crucial in determining the exact circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident, which once again brings to light the urgent need to address mental health issues among youth and to combat the silent crises that can lead to such tragedies.
source : fesnews media