Farmer commits suicide after panchayat slaps Rs 2 lakh fine
Updated On: 02 August, 2015 02:30 PM IST | Agencies
A farmer from a nearby village who recently attempted suicide after the panchayat allegedly imposed a Rs two lakh fine on him for arguing with a 'drum beater' (man who spreads information), has died, police said
Mysuru: A farmer from a nearby village who recently attempted suicide after the panchayat allegedly imposed a Rs 2 lakh fine on him for arguing with a 'drum beater' (man who spreads information), has died, police said.
According to the complaint filed by the family of Siddaramegowda (56) of D Salgundi village, he had an argument with the drum-beater for not beating it in front of his house.
Police said this issue had gone to the panchayat, which 'convicted' the farmer and slapped a Rs two lakh fine on him, Shocked by the panchayat's verdict he attempted suicide on July 12 and was rushed to a hospital. He passed away yesterday.
Police said villagers had told them that the panchayat had not imposed any fine on the farmer.
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They said efforts are on to nab five persons allegedly involved in the case, who are absconding.
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