A woman in her 30s incarcerated at Cheongju Women’s Detention Center collapsed after slashing her wrists in a suspected suicide bid. Officials confirm she remains hospitalized in critical condition following emergency surgery.
Details of the Disturbing Incident
Police investigations reveal the event unfolded on March 20 around 1 p.m. inside the storage room of the facility’s housing wing. Inmate A lost consciousness after inflicting severe cuts on her wrists with a cutter knife. A nearby correctional officer discovered her and alerted authorities immediately.
Analysis indicates the self-harm occurred during routine outdoor treatment time. Paramedics rushed her to a nearby hospital, where medical teams stabilized her as a life-threatening case and performed urgent procedures.
Ongoing Probe into Circumstances
The Daejeon Regional Correctional Headquarters’ special task force continues to examine the precise motives and sequence of events. Sources close to the matter emphasize a thorough review to prevent similar occurrences.
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