In a heart-wrenching incident in Kannur, a 71-year-old cancer survivor and farmer, Naduvath Subramanian, took his own life on November 15, shedding light on the profound challenges faced by farmers in the region.
Forced to abandon his 2.20 acres near the forest due to relentless wild elephant raids, Subramanian grappled with securing housing assistance, ultimately culminating in the tragic event. Residing in Mudikkayam in Kannur’s Ayyankunnu panchayat, he was found hanging in a rented house, leaving behind a devastated community and grieving loved ones.
The community gathered to pay their respects at a friend’s house, and a sombre congregation witnessed the cremation at the Mundyamparampa public crematorium on Thursday evening.
