Poor financial condition drives 3 of a Mansa family to commit suicide

Three members of a family in Thuthianwali village of Mansa district have allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Kotla branch canal. They reportedly took the extreme step due to poor financial condition and harassment from moneylenders.

The deceased have been identified as Suresh Kumar (36), his wife Kajal (32) and their 10-year-old son Harish.

While bodies of Kajal and Harish were fished out from the canal on June 30, Suresh’s body is yet to be found, investigating officer Bhagwant Singh said.

Suresh’s relative Deepak Kumar told police that Suresh was doing some private job. He had borrowed money running into a few thousands from moneylenders, but he was constantly harassed by the moneylenders for non-payment of Rs 4.5 lakh to them. Suresh’s family was living on rent in the village. He was also not able to pay the rent in time. This also added to the woes, Deepak told police.