A farmer of Tuniamunda village under Dunguripali police station in Binika allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison on Wednesday.
The deceased farmer has been identified as Bhagaban Juadi.
According to sources, Bhagaban consumed poison after he failed to repay loan amounting to Rs 8 lakh.
He was immediately rushed to Burla hospital where he died during treatment, sources informed.
"My father had taken Rs 8 lakh loan from banks and local money lenders. Unable to repay the loan, he took the extreme step by consuming poison," said deceased farmer's son.