Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A 46-year-old farmer from Borgaon Telang village in Nanded allegedly died by suicide in his field on Monday, shortly after recording a video message in which he spoke of being left out of govt relief schemes.
“The farmer hanged himself in his field around 1 pm on Monday, and his last rites were scheduled in the evening. Of the region’s 76 talukas, 74 were declared drought-hit earlier, while the remaining two talukas in Nanded district, Mukhed and Mudkhed, have also recently been brought under relief measures.
The deceased is survived by a son, who is pursuing engineering studies, two daughters with one preparing for competitive exams and another undertaking medical education at Pune, and a wife among other family members,” said Pandhari Bodhankar, in-charge of Borgaon police station. Nanded collector Rahul Kardile said a detailed inquiry has been ordered into the incident. Otherwise, more such unfortunate cases could happen,” said Ajit Nawale, national joint secretary of the Kisan Sabha.
No offence had been registered in connection with the death till Monday night. Farmer leaders described the death as a warning signal amid worsening drought conditions across the region. “The farmer suicide in Nanded is a warning sign for govt and society as a whole. The drought-relief measures must not remain on paper. The incident comes against the backdrop of an escalating drought crisis in Marathwada.