<p>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.<br /><br /></p>.<p>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.<br /><br />Police said this issue had gone to the panchayat, which 'convicted' the farmer and slapped a Rs two lakh fine on him,<br /><br />Shocked by the panchayat's verdict he attempted suicide on July 12 and was rushed to a hospital. He passed away yesterday.<br /><br />Police said villagers had told them that the panchayat had not imposed any fine on the farmer.<br /><br />They said efforts are on to nab five persons allegedly involved in the case, who are absconding.</p>
<p>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.<br /><br /></p>.<p>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.<br /><br />Police said this issue had gone to the panchayat, which 'convicted' the farmer and slapped a Rs two lakh fine on him,<br /><br />Shocked by the panchayat's verdict he attempted suicide on July 12 and was rushed to a hospital. He passed away yesterday.<br /><br />Police said villagers had told them that the panchayat had not imposed any fine on the farmer.<br /><br />They said efforts are on to nab five persons allegedly involved in the case, who are absconding.</p>