District Magistrate Deepak Meena said, “The farmer, Jagbeer, died in hospital during treatment. The administration will provide all possible support to his family.” Meena on Friday said the incident was linked to Thursday's encroachment removal drive by the forest and revenue departments.
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A 53-year-old farmer in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, attempted self-immolation in protest against the removal of encroachment by the forest department. The incident has sparked outrage and the district magistrate has ordered a magisterial inquiry.