A farmer in Beed, Maharashtra, tragically committed suicide, allegedly driven by delays in obtaining a crucial Kunbi caste certificate needed for quota benefits and compounded by severe financial strain.
Key Points
- A farmer in Beed district allegedly committed suicide due to delays in receiving his Kunbi caste certificate.
- The farmer was reportedly facing significant financial difficulties and legal issues related to Maratha quota agitations.
- Family members cited mounting debt, frequent court appearances, and frustration over the certificate delay as contributing factors.
- Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange visited the family to express condolences.
A farmer allegedly committed suicide in Beed district reportedly due to delay in getting Kunbi caste certificate for quota purposes as well as financial stress, a police official said.
Ashok Mahadev Disale (24) hanged himself from a tree in Vaitagwadi on Thursday night, he added.
Reasons Behind Farmer's Extreme Step
"As per preliminary information, Disale was under severe mental stress due to economic difficulties and pending legal matters. He was facing delays in obtaining Kunbi caste certificate. He was also facing cases for incidents connected to the Maratha quota agitation," the official said.
A case of accidental death has been registered and further probe is underway, the Neknoor police station official said.
Family Cites Financial Pressure
His kin cited mounting financial pressure, frequent court visits and disappointment over the certificate issue as likely causes for Disale taking the extreme step.
Activist Offers Condolences
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange visited the Disale household to offer condolences.
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