Unable to repay loan, farmer ends life in bank in Telangana; KTR cries 'murder'

Hyderabad: A farmer killed himself on the premises of a private bank in Telangana's Adilabad on Saturday by consuming pesticide. He had taken the extreme step due to the alleged harassment by bank officials over the repayment of a loan.

According to police, Jadav Nagorao (48) from Saidupur village in Bela mandal visited an ICICI bank branch in the town and consumed the pesticide he brought with him in front of the bank officials.

The entire incident was also captured on CCTV camera and the footage went viral on social media.

Nagorao, who is survived by his wife, owed Rs 3.5 lakh to the bank.

Though he was rushed to the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Adilabad, doctors said he was brought dead.

It has been learnt that Nagorao took a personal loan of Rs 3.50 lakh by pledging his 5 acres three years ago. He allegedly delayed the payment of two installments of Rs 25,000 each due to financial problems, and reportedly felt humiliated when bank officials visited his house to expedite the loan recovery.

Opposition BRS working president K T Rama Rao expressed deep anguish over the suicide of the farmer. KTR stated that the incident highlighted the immense mental agony the farmer endured due to the unfulfilled promises of the Congress government, particularly their failure to waive farm loans.

KTR said, "The Congress government’s deceptive policies and neglect towards farmers are the primary reasons for this tragedy. Farmers, who lived with dignity for a decade under the previous regime, are now being pushed into despair and suicides under the Congress-led administration. Despite the increasing number of farmer suicides, this heartless government remains indifferent."

He accused the Chief Minister of breaking his promise to waive Rs 2 lakh loans for all farmers, a betrayal that directly caused Nagorao's death. "This is not a suicide; it is a murder committed by the Revanth-led government. The farmers of Telangana view it as such," KTR remarked.

Demanding accountability, KTR urged to file a murder case against chief minister Revanth Reddy and government. He also demanded immediate compensation of Rs 20 lakh as ex-gratia to Nagorao’s family and comprehensive support for their rehabilitation.