Moga farmer takes own life over land dispute with NRI brother, shot with licensed revolver

Moga, Punjab – Local police confirmed that a farmer died by suicide after shooting himself with a licensed revolver. The incident occurred after a prolonged argument with his brother, who resides abroad, over a piece of land that the farmer had been cultivating under a lease arrangement.

According to the investigation, the farmer had been under mental strain for several weeks, reportedly fearing the loss of the leased plot. The dispute escalated to a point where the farmer obtained a legally registered firearm and used it to end his life.

Authorities have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, treating the death as a suicide linked to a property dispute. The police are also examining the legality of the firearm possession and the circumstances surrounding the land lease.

The incident highlights the growing pressure on agricultural families in Punjab, where land ownership and lease issues frequently lead to familial conflicts.

Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.