Chuadanga man ends life after failing to afford medical care, say relatives

Unable to afford treatment for his broken legs, a 45-year-old man ended his life in his home in Sumirdia village of Chuadanga on Monday, say family members

The deceased was identified as Saiful Islam, a driver by profession.

According to his relatives, Saiful broke both his legs in an accident two weeks ago. He slipped into depression after being unable to arrange money for treatment.

Saiful allegedly hanged himself to death on Monday. His neighbours spotted him hanging from the ceiling and rushed him to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital.

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Jannatul Ferdous, the on-duty doctor in the emergency department declared him dead on arrival.

The doctor told UNB that there were marks on his neck.

Officer-in-Charge Abu Zihad Fakrul Alam Khan of Chuadanga Sadar police station said that an unnatural death case has been filed in connection with the death.

"The body of the deceased has been handed over to the family members without any autopsy," he added.