Farmer dies after consuming acid in Indore district

A 41-year-old man, who allegedly tried to commit suicide by consuming acid, died at a hospital here, police said today.
Sunil Ijardar of Keelod village, who allegedly drank acid while being alone at his house on June 16 and was being treated at the government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital here, died yesterday, they said.
Police said a failed business venture was the reason behind him taking the extreme step, even as his brother, Makhanlal, claimed that Sunil was unable to pay back a loan, which drove him to commit suicide.
Sunil had taken a loan of Rs 2.5 lakh from a bank and also borrowed from money-lenders, his brother claimed, adding the money-lenders were harassing Sunil for repayment.

However, Inspector Mohanlal Meena of the Badgonda Police Station claimed, "In his dying declaration, Sunil had not mentioned that he owed money to anyone."
"He had tried his hand at manufacturing polythene bags and at a garment shop, but both ventures failed which caused him mental stress," the Inspector claimed.