Unable to deliver idols on time,artist commits suicide

Unable to deliver Durga idols in time,a sculptor committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his residence in Kolkata on Wednesday.

The incident took place at Baranagore area in the city. Dipankar Mondal had accepted orders for eight idols,but could deliver only six. The two puja committees pulled him up for not being able to supply the idols,police said.

Upset on his inability to deliver the idols a day before the puja,Mondal killed himself,they said. He used to take two orders always,but was lured to do eight this year,Mondal’s uncle Netai said. Police have started an investigation in to the matter.