Khanna farmer Ranjodh who committed suicide at Shambhu border will get 5 lakh rupees and a government job, last rites will be performed after assurance from the government. Khanna’s farmer family will get Rs 5 lakh: Shambhu committed suicide at border, promised to give government job, last rites performed – Khanna News

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Dead body of deceased farmer reached home

The Punjab government assured the family of farmer Ranjodh Singh of Khanna’s village Ratanhedi, who committed suicide by swallowing sulfas on December 14 at Shambhu border, and assured him of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the farmer’s son. After which today the last rites of the farmer will be performed in Ratnahedi village.

Sher-e-Punjab Kisan Union President Gurinder Singh Bhangu along with representatives of farmer unions, panchayat and family members were present at the funeral.

Farmers and youth should not take such steps

Sher-e-Punjab Kisan Union President Gurinder Singh Bhangu said that Ranjodh Singh used to serve in the langar being run in the front at Shambhu border. He had passion for farming. There was anger over the anti-farmer policies of the governments.

Recently, after seeing the condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, he could not bear it and Ranjodh Singh committed suicide. But he appeals to everyone, including the youth, not to take such steps, but to contribute to the front with courage and achieve victory.

On the other hand, Kamaldeep Singh, cousin of deceased Ranjodh Singh, said that the Punjab government has assured the farmer unions of compensation and government jobs, after which the last rites were performed.