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Farmer ends life

Kakinada: P Venkanna, a 60-year-old farmer reportedly committed suicide by consuming pesticide at Kajuluru in Kakinada revenue division on Friday. He was growing paddy in a leased field of four acres. Venkanna was upset as his harvested crop was completely soaked in rain water. Police are investigating the case.

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