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FEROZEPUR: Succumbing to financial crisis, a farmer belonging to this border area committed suicide by consuming poison. The deceased has been identified as Karamjit Singh (46) of Mehma village, 15 km from the district headquarters.

Farmer commits suicide


FEROZEPUR: Succumbing to financial crisis, a farmer belonging to this border area committed suicide by consuming poison. The deceased has been identified as Karamjit Singh (46) of Mehma village, 15 km from the district headquarters. As per information, Karamjit was under stress due to the staggering debt. Sources said he owned 2-3 acres of agriculture land while he owed Rs 20-22 lakh to commission agents and banks, which he was unable to repay. They said recently he sold a chunk of his land to pay the debt, but his situation did not improve, forcing him to take the extreme step. Rs 50-lakh relief has been sought for the kin. OC

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