Farmer dies after consuming pesticide over crop loss in Ganjam

A tragic incident has emerged from Pratappur village under Mohana police limits in Ganjam district, where a farmer allegedly took his own life after suffering heavy crop losses due to incessant rainfall. The incident occurred on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the local farming community.

The deceased, a resident of Pratappur, was engaged in cultivating maize, paddy, and vegetables. His identity has not been officially released by authorities. Family members say the relentless downpour destroyed large portions of his crops, pushing him into deep financial distress.

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Efforts to Save Him Fail

After consuming the pesticide, the farmer was taken to the Mohana Community Health Centre in critical condition. Despite immediate treatment and efforts to shift him to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, he succumbed en route.

Borrowed Funds and Mounting Debt

"The corn maize was destroyed during the heavy rainfall on Dussehra which also led to the destruction of vegetables. He had borrowed some money and was unable to repay the loan, because of which he ended his life. Maybe he had borrowed around Rs 50,000-60,000. We got to know he did borrowed money from people. He consumed pesticide at home, and after that we took him to nearby medical in Mohana. There, doctors did everything they could and told us to shift him to Berhampur. We lost him midway and we came back to Mohana and sent his body for post mortem," said his brother Satrughana Nayak.

Police Launch Investigation

Local police have registered a case and sent the body for post-mortem examination. An inquiry is underway to determine the precise circumstances leading to the tragedy.