Debt-ridden farmer commits suicide in Uttar Pradesh

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A debt-ridden farmer allegedly died by suicide in Jakhora town here, police said on Monday.

Kure Ahirwar, 40, on Sunday afternoon was rushed to a nearby government hospital, where he died during treatment, they said.

The family members of Ahirwar said that he was facing financial problems and had also taken a loan of Rs 2.50 lakh last year for the marriage of his daughter.

Dayaram, the brother-in-law of the deceased, said Ahirwar's poor financial condition could be the reason behind his extreme step.

The body was handed over to the family after postmortem, police added.

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