Ludhiana, May 15 -- A 24-year-old hosiery worker allegedly committed suicide in the Mayapuri, Tibba, on Tuesday after being unable to cope with the pressure of repaying a loan. The victim reportedly hung himself from a ceiling fan at his residence. Police have booked one of his friends for abetment to suicide.

Tibba police have registered an FIR under Section 108 (abetment to suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Praveen, a hosiery worker from Kila Mohalla, based on the complaint filed by the deceased's brother.

According to assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Amrik Chand, investigating officer, the victim and Praveen were both employed in the hosiery sector. Around a year ago, the victim needed financial help and approached t...