Another Sircilla weaver ends life due to financial problems

Bollabathini Venkatesham (45) ended his life by jumping in front of a running train.

Karimnagar: Unable to get work, a weaver died by suicide in Kothapalli on the outskirts of Karimnagar town on Saturday. Bollabathini Venkatesham (63) ended his life by jumping under a running train.

A native of Reddyramaiahpalli of Kothapalli mandal, Venkatesham was working as a powerloom worker in the Sircilla textile town during the last 10 years. As there was no work during the last six months, he had returned to his native place. According to the police, Venkatesham was facing difficulties to run his family due to lack of employment for the last few months and took the extreme step.

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On Friday, Venkatesham left his home after informing his family members that he was going to Sircilla but was found dead on the railway tracks near Kothapalli on Saturday. He is survived by a son, daughter and his wife. While his son Ranjit had completed his B.Tech and was searching for a job, his daughter Soumya was pursuing an MBA course.

Venkatesham, who had earlier migrated to Bhiwandi in the search of employment, returned to the State after the formation of a separate Telangana and got engaged in work in Sircilla. While working in Sircilla, he used to visit his house only on Sundays.

As there was no work during the last six months, he was staying at home and got depressed following his financial situation, police said.