Debtor ends life by hanging himself in goods vehicle after alleged loan recovery harassment
Bailhongal (Belagavi): A 38-year-old man, who had taken loans from few people, died by suicide, allegedly unable to bear the harassment.
The deceased, identified as Rafiq Babusab Tigadi, had taken a Rs 6 lakh loan from various individuals at high-interest rates along with his brother to purchase a vehicle to make a living.
The man took this extreme step as he was allegedly harassed for repayment of loans and was reportedly unable to meet their needs. He hanged himself in a goods vehicle.
Bailhongal police have registered a case in connection to the incident.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
