Unable to repay loan, Bathinda farmer ends life

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Bathinda, July 10

A debt-ridden farmer from Nehianwala village here allegedly ended his life by consuming some poisonous substance. Harbans Singh, 45, had taken Rs 10 loan from bank and commission agents. As per his family members, he was under stress as he couldn’t repay his loan.

Harbans Singh had participated in the farmers’ agitation against three farm laws at Delhi borders and returned from there 15 days ago.

He is survived by his wife and a son. BKU (Sidhpur) Goniana block leaders have demanded the debt waiver, compensation and a government job for the next of kin of the deceased farmer. — TNS

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