Kerala: Award-Winning Farmer Ambattu Elias Allegedly Dies By Suicide Over Debt
Kannur, Kerala: Ambattu Elias, an award-winning farmer from Kerala’s Kannur, has allegedly diedby suicide. The farmer reportedly consumed pesticide, leading to his death.
The 62-year-old Elias, who cultivated vegetables on leased land for decades, was reportedly struggling due to mounting financial debt. As per reports, Elias’ income this season did not match the yield from 2,500 banana saplings.
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The farmer reportedly had financial liabilities worth several lakhs of rupees, which is suspected to have led him to end his life. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the district.
