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A 53-year-old farmer in Attappady, India, named Krishnaswamy, committed suicide after allegedly being repeatedly denied an ownership certificate (thandaperu certificate) for his farmland by village officials. The district administration has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, focusing on potential negligence or corruption by village officials. Krishnaswamy’s family alleges corruption. Opposition political parties, BJP and Congress, have staged protests at the Agali Village Office in response to the incident. Helpline numbers for suicide prevention are provided.

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Farmer Suicide in Attappady Sparks Inquiry, Protests

PALAKKAD, October 21, 2025 – The district administration has launched an investigation into the suicide of Krishnaswamy, a 53-year-old farmer from Kavundikkal, Attappady. Krishnaswamy reportedly took his own life after being repeatedly denied an ownership certificate (thandaperu certificate) for his farmland.

Deputy Collector S. Sreejith will lead the inquiry, reporting to District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty. The investigation will focus on whether village officials deliberately delayed or withheld the certificate, and examine allegations of corruption made by Krishnaswamy’s family.

According to his wife, Kamalam, Krishnaswamy had been seeking the certificate for over six months and became despondent after repeated failures to obtain it.

The tragic incident has triggered political outrage. The BJP and Congress party have organized protest marches to the Agali Village Office, demanding accountability and a thorough investigation into the matter.

Authorities are urging individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help. Available resources include the State’s health helpline 104, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline of Maithri – 0484-2540530, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre – 0495-2760000 and Direction Interventions System for Health Awareness (DISHA) – 1056.

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