Kannur: A farmer-trader has committed suicide in Kannur. The deceased, identified as Joseph (Thankachan, 57), was found hanging from a tree near his house. Joseph, who previously engaged in rubber cultivation, cattle rearing, and poultry farming, transitioned to trading following the downturn in agriculture.
He was burdened with lakhs of rupees in banks and private financial institutions in the Payyavoor panchayat. His relatives also revealed that there were constant threats from chit fund agencies.
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