Bhilwara: The death of 62-year-old Ladulal Teli, father-in-law of former Asind Pradhan Laxmi Devi Sahu, has been revealed as a suicide allegedly driven by harassment from moneylenders. Teli, a resident of Marvo Ka Kheda village, allegedly consumed poison on May 24 and succumbed to his condition during treatment at Bhilwara’s Mahatma Gandhi Hospital on May 27.The case took a turn when, following the completion of fortnight-long death rituals, the family claimed to discover receipts of registered letters sent by Teli to the President of India, Rajasthan Chief Minister, local BJP MLA Jabbar Singh Sankhla and local administrative officials, detailing allegations of harassment through excessive interest charges by moneylenders. These letters are now being treated as suicide notes.Kanhaiyalal Sahu, the deceased’s son, has filed an FIR naming several accused, including retired teacher Chandmal Mewada (80) and others. According to Sahu, his father had borrowed money from 10-15 individuals for business purposes and, despite repaying the principal amount, was trapped in escalating debt due to exorbitant interest rates. However, one of the accused, Tarachand Mewada (42), has denied these allegations, suggesting internal family disputes as the actual cause of the suicide. He maintained that he shared a close family relationship with Teli and questioned the authenticity of the suicide notes.Deputy SP Om Prakash Solanki said an FIR under BNS section 108 fo has been registered. TNN
