Farmer ends life over crop damage in Odisha’s Balangir

The deceased, identified as Ramesh Bhoi of Bubel village within Puintala police limits, succumbed today during treatment at Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital (BBMCH).

Kasturi Swain Published On : Nov 15, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Balangir: Distressed over failed crop, a farmer reportedly ended his life by consuming poison in Odisha’s Balangir district today.

The deceased, identified as Ramesh Bhoi of Bubel village within Puintala police limits, succumbed today during treatment at Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital (BBMCH).

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As per reports, Bhoi had grown paddy on 10 acre land this season. He had taken loans for the crop but suffered huge loss due to pest attack. Unable to process the loss and panicking over debt repayment, he consumed poison while working in the field on Tuesday. He was rushed to BBMCH immediately in a critical condition but succumbed today.

This is believed to be the first farmer death from the district this season.