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Farmers' suicides in Punjab

MOGA: A survey conducted by the Administration has found that 498 farmers have committed ``suicide'' in Moga district of Punjab since 1990.

The maximum number of suicides (70) has taken place in Kishanpura village, followed by 64 in Mari Mustaffa village, 30 in Himatpura village, 27 in Machhike village, 26 in Bhinder Kalan, 23 in Kussa village and 22 in Rauke village, officials said here on Friday quoting the survey.

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has directed all Deputy Commissioners in the State to collect data on farmers who have committed ``suicide'' during 2002-2007 along with the details of loans taken from any bank. - .

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