Farmer with Tuberculosis Dies by Suicide in Uttar Pradesh

A 48-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh died by suicide after a five-year struggle with tuberculosis. Police are investigating and mental health awareness is being promoted.

In Badanpura village, 48-year-old Rajveer, who had been suffering from tuberculosis for five years, died by suicide by hanging himself in his field. Family members and villagers informed the police. The body was sent for post-mortem and the last rites were performed.

Uttar Pradesh: On Monday morning, around 11 am, Rajveer left home to check his field. When he did not return for a long time, his family became worried. Meanwhile, people from the Kanjar community who were guarding the fields, spotted his body hanging from a neem tree.

The news of the incident caused a stir in the village. Villagers immediately informed the family and the Sahson police station. The police arrived at the scene, completed the necessary paperwork, and sent the body for post-mortem.

Family Statement

The deceased, Rajveer, lived with his elder brother, Ramnaresh. Family members stated that Rajveer had been battling tuberculosis for approximately five years. Due to the illness, he was under mental stress and had mentioned his suffering several times.

The family also stated that Rajveer took this step due to the illness and mental pressure. His family is now deeply shocked by this untimely event.

Police Information

The police have started an investigation into the matter and the body has been sent for post-mortem, said Sahson’s Station Officer in Charge, Alma Ahirwar. The family performed Rajveer’s last rites at Pachnada Sangam on Tuesday afternoon.

The police are thoroughly investigating the incident to ascertain all the reasons behind the suicide. Additionally, appeals have been made to raise awareness about mental health and illness in surrounding villages.

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