Debt-ridden farmer consumes pesticide, ends life in Kothagudem

According to family members, Ashok was upset over his financial condition and got addicted to liquor and took the extreme step

Kothagudem: A young farmer, who attempted suicide a couple of days ago, died while undergoing treatment in Khammam on Thursday.

The deceased, M Ashok (33) of Kattugudem village of Annapureddypalle mandal in the district consumed pesticide at his house and was shifted to a hospital in Khammam for treatment.

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He was said to have suffered losses in agriculture and had become debt ridden. Upset over his financial condition, he was addicted to liquor and ended his life, family members said.