Shivamogga: Debt-ridden farmer in Sagara allegedly hangs himself to death
Sagar: A 36-year-old farmer, Manjunath, who was neck-deep in debt, reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself at home in Edehalli near Anandapura in the taluk on Wednesday.
Manjunath is said to have borrowed more than Rs 6 lakh from various sources including banks but could not clear the debt as the crop in his field was destroyed due to excessive rain. The farmer allegedly committed suicide as he was depressed by the loss and his inability to repay the borrowed money.
Anandapura Police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by Manjunath’s wife and are investigating the case.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
