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Farmer commits suicide in Malda

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Press Trust of India Malda (WB)
A potato farmer today allegedly committed suicide in West Bengal's Malda district after consuming pesticide.

Police said one Foring Ghosh (52) committed suicide after he failed to repay the loan he had taken for potato farming in Olghar area.

He was taken by villagers to Hatimari health centre where he died.

This is the second incident of suicide of farmer after one committed suicide in March 26 at the Bamungola block.

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First Published: Mar 29 2015 | 2:07 PM IST

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