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**Summary:**

A 45-year-old woman in Tenkasi, India, named K. Lakshmi, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed by a moneylender. Lakshmi and her husband had borrowed money to build their house. Unable to repay the loan and interest, the moneylender reportedly seized the house. The moneylender continued to demand more money, even pursuing the couple to Kerala where they were working to earn more money. After the continued harassment, Lakshmi died by suicide.

**News Article:**

**Woman Dies by Suicide in Tenkasi Allegedly Due to Moneylender Harassment**

**TENKASI, INDIA – September 2, 2025** – A 45-year-old woman, K. Lakshmi, took her own life in Valaiyarkudiyiruppu, near Chokkampatti in Tenkasi district, after allegedly being subjected to relentless harassment by a local moneylender.

According to family members, Lakshmi and her husband, Krishnan, had borrowed ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,500 USD) to construct their home. When they were unable to repay the loan with accrued interest, the moneylender reportedly forced the couple to transfer ownership of their house, valued at ₹12 lakh (approximately $15,000 USD), to him.

Despite seizing their property, the moneylender allegedly continued to demand further payments from the couple. Desperate to earn more money, Lakshmi and Krishnan traveled to Kerala for work. The moneylender is accused of pursuing them there and continuing to harass them.

On Monday, after returning to Valaiyarkudiyiruppu, Lakshmi died by suicide near her home. Chokkampatti police have opened an investigation into the matter.

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issues surrounding unregulated lending practices and the devastating impact they can have on vulnerable individuals and families. Authorities are urging anyone struggling with debt or suicidal thoughts to seek help. Resources are available through the State’s health helpline at 104 and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline in Chennai at 044-24640050.

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