Farmer dies by suicide after seeing crop damage by Cyclone Montha in Asifabad

A 59-year-old farmer, Jadav Baliram, from Seetharamnaik Thanda in Lingapur mandal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, died by suicide after his cotton and maize crops were damaged by Cyclone Montha. He consumed pesticide and died during treatment in Utnoor on Friday.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A farmer died by suicide as he was reportedly depressed after his crops were damaged by recent Cyclone Montha at Seetharamnaik Thanda in Lingapur mandal, on Friday.

Locals and family members said that Jadav Baliram (59) attempted to die by consuming pesticide as he was disheartened when his cotton and maize crop were affected by the cyclone on Wednesday. He was immediately shifted to a hospital in Utnoor mandal centre. He breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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Based on a complaint received from Baliram’s family members, a case was registered. Investigations are on.