Man kills self near Singhu border, ‘suicide note’ says pained by farmers’ plight

Addressing a press conference in the evening, farmer leaders at Singhu confirmed the death and extended condolences to his family.

Singh, also known as Nanaksar Singhra Wale, was known for his religious preachings. He was based in Karnal.

In a video clip, Akali spokesperson and president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, said: “He was a great man who devoted his life to the cause of people… I appeal to everyone to remain calm since some can use this to cause mischief.”

Darshan Pal from the BKU said: “Earlier today, we came to know about his death. We also came across a letter in which he said he could not bear the pain of the farmers. It is true that many people come here and they may be moved by what they see. And the way this government is treating them. We are saddened by the death and extend our condolences to the family.”