"farmer-suicide"

A farmer in Medak district died by suicide after struggling to arrange funds for his daughter’s marriage. He was found hanging in a defunct rice mill. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem

Adilabad is witnessing a sharp rise in farmer suicides, with over 50 deaths reported in 14 months. Financial distress, crop failure and poor prices are cited as key reasons, highlighting a deepening agrarian crisis in the district

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the suicide of farmer Tudum Ganapathi in Adilabad over delayed crop procurement. He also criticised municipal authorities for unsafe flyover work in Bachupally, citing risk to commuters.

A 45-year-old farmer in Siddipet died by suicide amid mounting debts and crop loss fears due to water shortage. Police registered a case as preliminary findings pointed to financial stress and failed harvest expectations

A 47-year-old mango farmer, Ellaboyina Mallesh, allegedly died by suicide in Chennur, Mancherial, after unseasonal weather caused heavy crop losses. He had borrowed money for his five-acre orchards. Police registered a case, and investigations are ongoing

A 55-year-old farmer, Gaddam Ram Reddy, died by suicide in Adilabad’s Bela mandal after incurring massive crop losses. Burdened by $₹10$ lakh in debt from three years of failed cultivation on 23 acres, he consumed pesticide in his cowshed

Senior BJP leader and former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya said farmer suicides could be reduced if minimum support price was assured for crops. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kisan Gramina Mela at Ambedkar Stadium in Karimnagar, he described agriculture as a way of life rather than just an occupation.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao held the Congress government responsible for the suicide of tenant farmer Banoth Veeranna in Khammam, alleging betrayal of farmers and unfulfilled promises. He demanded ex-gratia support for the family and urged the Chief Minister to address farmers’ distress.

A 40-year-old tenant farmer, Banoth Veeranna, died by suicide in Khammam after crop losses and mounting debts of ₹15 lakh. He recorded a video explaining tenant farmers’ struggles and urged the government to provide support and subsidies.

A 30-year-old farmer, Guguloth Bhojya, died by suicide in Mahabubabad district after allegedly consuming pesticide. Family members said he had fallen into debt after a poor maize yield on his two-acre farm pushed him into financial distress.

A paralysed 34-year-old farmer, Sunkara Swamy, from Medak died by suicide after consuming pesticide. He had been unable to work for three years. Authorities have registered a case

A 64-year-old farmer, Pittala Durgaiah, from Chintakunta village died by suicide after consuming pesticide, reportedly distressed over mounting debts and poor cotton yield caused by unfavourable weather

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.

A 53-year-old farmer from Mohala village in Nirmal district ended his life, reportedly due to heavy debts after suffering losses in cotton cultivation. Police said he had borrowed from a bank and local moneylenders, and an investigation is underway.

Gudipally Subhash Reddy (44) allegedly committed suicide in Medak after accusing relatives of blocking the pathway to his house. He recorded a message requesting officials to open the route permanently. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Sangha Ramulu, a resident of Surzapur village, hanged himself at his farm after falling into depression over a loan of over Rs 7 lakh that he had taken for his wife’s medical expenses

A 63-year-old farmer from Kothapally in Yacharam mandal, Ranga Reddy district, died by suicide after consuming poison on July 15. He had been facing financial problems for months. He died during treatment at a hospital on Tuesday night

Veeraswamy reportedly suffered losses in tobacco cultivation; he left the house four days ago and hanged himself from a tree in the forest area on the outskirts of Parthasaradhipuram

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