Farmer commits suicide in Punjab

A farmer who was allegedly debt-ridden today committed suicide by jumping before a train in Chehlanwala village in Mansa district of Punjab, police said.
According to police, villagers said Roop Singh (62) was under a debt of Rs two lakh and depressed after his cotton crop in about three acres of land got damaged due to torrent rains recently.
Meanwhile, Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU-Dakaunda) sought Rs ten lakh compensation to the next of kin of the farmer.