Burdened by debt, couple hangs to death in Bajali district

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PATHSALA: Upset over their inability to repay debt, a couple in Bajali district of Assam died by hanging themselves in their house.

The deceased couple has been identified as Dilip Kalita (56) and Kunjalata Kalita (50) of Kathalmuri village under Patacharkuchi police station in Bajali district of Assam.

Locals alleged that Dilip Kalita, owner of a pharmacy store in Bhagmara, had borrowed a heavy sum of money from people. Unable to repay the debt, the couple hanged themselves to death from the ceiling in their kitchen. Upon being informed, personnel of the Bhagmara police station rushed to the spot and began investigation into the incident.

Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Baghmara Police Outpost said Dilip ran a pharmacy and did not return to work post-lunch, unlike on other days. When neighbours started knocking on their door out of concern, they found the husband and the wife hanging inside their house. The couple leaves behind a daughter who is married. The police sent the bodies for post-mortem. Further investigations are underway.

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