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A farmer from Choukamal village under Lachhipur police limits in Sonepur district allegedly committed suicide by consuming pesticide on Monday. The deceased farmer has been identified as Surendra Biswal. His family has accused the police of torture and biased treatment that forced him to take the drastic step.
The 45-year-old deceased farmer had reportedly been involved in a prolonged dispute with his two brothers over ownership of around four-and-a-half acres of land. According to reports, arguments and fights over the matter were frequent in the family.
On Sunday, the quarrel escalated and the police reportedly mediated and r...