<p>Two farmers allegedly ended their lives by suicide unable bear the loan burden in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. </p>.<p>78-year-old Raja Shetty from Karnakuppe village of the taluk hanged himself at his house on Saturday.</p>.<p>According to the complaint filed by his family members, Shetty owned five acres of land and had cultivated tobacco and ragi. He had reportedly taken Rs 8 lakh loan from various banks, co-operative societies, self help groups and even private money lenders. Overburdened and unable to clear the loans, the farmer took the extreme step, the complaint stated.</p>.<p>Hunsur Rural police have registered a case. The body was handed over to relatives after an autopsy at government hospital in Hanagodu. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/nhrc-issues-notices-to-up-govt-over-farmers-suicide-1221088.html" target="_blank">NHRC issues notices to UP govt over farmer's 'suicide'</a></strong></p>.<p>Suresh, 58, consumed poison and was found dead at his farmland in Shanuboganahalli in the taluk.</p>.<p>According to the complaint lodged by Suresh's family members, the farmer owned 2 acres of land. He had reportedly taken Rs 7 lakh loan from various banks and co-operative societies. Owing to crop loss, he couldn't repay the loans and took the extreme step.</p>.<p>Bilikere police have registered a case.</p>
<p>Two farmers allegedly ended their lives by suicide unable bear the loan burden in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. </p>.<p>78-year-old Raja Shetty from Karnakuppe village of the taluk hanged himself at his house on Saturday.</p>.<p>According to the complaint filed by his family members, Shetty owned five acres of land and had cultivated tobacco and ragi. He had reportedly taken Rs 8 lakh loan from various banks, co-operative societies, self help groups and even private money lenders. Overburdened and unable to clear the loans, the farmer took the extreme step, the complaint stated.</p>.<p>Hunsur Rural police have registered a case. The body was handed over to relatives after an autopsy at government hospital in Hanagodu. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/nhrc-issues-notices-to-up-govt-over-farmers-suicide-1221088.html" target="_blank">NHRC issues notices to UP govt over farmer's 'suicide'</a></strong></p>.<p>Suresh, 58, consumed poison and was found dead at his farmland in Shanuboganahalli in the taluk.</p>.<p>According to the complaint lodged by Suresh's family members, the farmer owned 2 acres of land. He had reportedly taken Rs 7 lakh loan from various banks and co-operative societies. Owing to crop loss, he couldn't repay the loans and took the extreme step.</p>.<p>Bilikere police have registered a case.</p>