Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Banda, UP

A debt-ridden farmer allegedly committed suicide in Arbai village in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, his family members said on Tuesday.

The 65-year-old farmer identified as Lalli was found hanging in his house on Monday, SHO, city police station, Baljeet Singh said.

No suicide note has been recovered.

Lalli's son Pushpendra said his father committed suicide as he was upset over his inability to repay a loan of ₹80,000.

Uttar Pradesh Police is probing the matter as of now. However, the family is convinced he was depressed because of his inability to pay back the loan of ₹ 80,000