Siliguri, 21st December: In a tragic incident, a youth took his own life after being unable to pay his loan EMIs. The incident occurred on Friday in the Fakdaibari area of Eastern Bypass, adjacent to Siliguri. The deceased has been identified as Sanat Kumar Saha.
As per reports, Sanat Kumar Saha, an e-rickshaw driver by profession, was struggling to support his family, which includes his wife, two children, and parents. He had multiple debts, including a bank loan, and was under significant pressure to repay them. On Friday, bank employees visited his home to collect the loan installments, and there was mounting pressure to repay other loans as well.
Tragically, Sanat Kumar Saha took the drastic step of ending his life on Friday afternoon, unable to meet the financial demands. His body was found hanging in his house, and the police were immediately informed. Officers from the Ashighar Outpost arrived at the scene, recovered the body, and sent it first to the Siliguri District Hospital and later to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for autopsy.
Locals described the young man as a good person, but noted his financial troubles. The incident has cast a shadow of sorrow over the area.