Farmer, family die by suicide in Wanaparthy over alleged debt pressure

A mango farmer and his family died by suicide in Wanaparthy district allegedly due to mounting financial losses and pressure over loan repayments. Police said the farmer recorded a video message before his death. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Mahabubnagar: A mango farmer along with his family died by suicide at Salkapur village in Wanaparthy district on Wednesday, allegedly due to mounting financial losses and pressure from a finance company over loan repayments.

The deceased farmer was identified as Chetla Narasimlu (40), a native of Dokuru village in Devarkadra mandal of Mahabubnagar district. The tragedy reportedly took place at a mango orchard in Salkapur village of Khilla Ghanpur mandal in Wanaparthy district at around 1 a.m. on Wednesday.

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According to reports, Narasimlu allegedly tied the hands and legs of his wife Yellamma (36) and their two children, a 16-year-old daughter and a 17-year-old son, before pushing them into a water sump located within the orchard. After confirming their deaths, he allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself.

Narasimlu had reportedly taken a 150-acre mango orchard on lease and had been staying there with his family. However, he suffered severe financial losses in mango cultivation and was under immense stress over repayment of debts.

Reports said recovery agents of a finance company had been exerting pressure on the family over loans taken against their house. Notices were reportedly written on the walls of Narasimlu’s house and household items worth nearly Rs.2 lakh were allegedly seized by the finance company staff.

The family was also facing alleged harassment from certain individuals in the village over the debts, pushing them into severe distress. With no support forthcoming, Narasimlu is believed to have taken the extreme step.

It is learnt that he recorded a video message on his mobile phone before his death, stating that he was ending his life. Police registered a case and launched an investigation. Further details are awaited.