Debt, crop losses blamed as Karnataka farmer couple dies by suicide
A farmer couple allegedly died by suicide in Mandya district due to mounting debt. They reportedly hanged themselves after suffering significant crop losses from inadequate rainfall. The couple owned five acres and had a bank loan of approximately ten lakh rupees. Union minister HD Kumaraswamy visited the bereaved family and offered financial assistance. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra urged the state government to address farmers' distress.
A farmer couple allegedly died by suicide in Mandya district due to mounting debt. They reportedly hanged themselves after suffering significant crop losses from inadequate rainfall. The couple owned five acres and had a bank loan of approximately ten lakh rupees. Union minister HD Kumaraswamy visited the bereaved family and offered financial assistance. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra urged the state government to address farmers' distress.
