Rayagada: A woman and her son ended their lives by allegedly consuming pesticide after failing to repay a loan at Jemadeipentha village in Odisha’s Rayagada district.
The deceased were identified as Rajani Gudla (55) and Shyam Gudla (22).
According to reports, the woman had borrowed money from some villagers for the wedding of her daughter two years ago. Several days ago, the villagers who had lent her money locked their house, forcing her and her son to live outside. They had moved back into the house after the police intervened.
The two allegedly consumed pesticide on Friday night. They were rescued by villagers and rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Later, they were shifted to Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital, where both died.
