Madhya Pradesh protests: Another farmer commits suicide; 12 deaths since 8 June

Bhopal: One more debt-ridden farmer allegedly committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh, taking the number of cultivator deaths in the state to 12.The latest suicide was reported from Dhar district on Friday where a 40-year-old farmer, Jagdish Mori of Rampura village took the extreme step by consuming pesticide.His family members claimed that Mori ended his life as he was disturbed because of mounting debts.[caption id="attachment_3645741" align="alignleft" width="380"]

Representational image. Reuters[/caption]The victim had a bank loan on his farm land, which was registered in the name of his father, they claimed.However, Dhar superintendent of police, Birendra Singh, said that he committed suicide because of a family dispute and the deceased has no land in his name.He was a habitual drinker and on Friday had an altercation with his family members, the SP said adding the matter is under investigation.Madhya Pradesh recently witnessed a big farmers' stir over loan waiver, farm produce prices and other demands. The death of five farmers in police firing in Mandsaur district on 6 June during the unrest had triggered a series of protests in various parts of the state.Since 8 June, the state has witnessed a total of 12 farmer suicides. Earlier incidents were reported from Sehore, Hoshangabad, Raisen and Vidisha districts.