A University of Guyana lecturer died by suicide on Saturday morning leaving his family and friends in shock. Vishal Hemraj was a physics lecturer and tassa drummer at the Dynamic Tassa Troupe.
As news of his death was shared across Facebook, many of his students and friends spoke of his simple lifestyle.
They described him as an individual who “always wore a smile on his face”.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of committing suicide, you can seek help from the Inter-Agency Suicide Prevention Helpline through the following: Telephone: 223-0818, 223-0009 and 223-0001
Mobile: 600-7896 or 623-4444
Email: guyagency@yahoo.com
Twitter: @guyanaagency
Whatsapp: 600-7896 or 623-4444
Facebook: Guyana Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Helpline
