Latest News | Bengal Man Dies by Suicide After Losing Job Due to COVID-19 Crisis

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after losing his job due to the COVID-19 outbreak in West Bengal's Purba Barddhaman district, police said on Sunday.

Barddhaman (WB), Aug 9 (PTI) A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after losing his job due to the COVID-19 outbreak in West Bengal's Purba Barddhaman district, police said on Sunday.

The former car mechanic's body was found hanging from a bamboo pole in the bathroom of his residence in Khudirampally area in Barddhaman town on Saturday evening, they said.

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The deceased's family members claimed he was depressed after losing his job due to the COVID-19 crisis. He was the lone bread earner of the family, a police officer said. PTI

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