Koraput: A debt ridden farmer, who had allegedly consumed poison on Thursday at Malimala village in Pottangi block in Koraput district died today.

As per reports, the deceased farmer Balaram Gunda was under severe mental pressure after his crops were damaged recently.

He in immense mental agony after he failed to repay the loan he had taken from various sources for agricultural purpose, sources said.

Unable to bear the trauma, he consumed pesticide on Thursday. He was rushed to Koraput hospital. He died while undergoing treatment today.