Unable to pay bribe, a farmer has written a letter to the President of India, seeking permission for euthanasia through tahsildar, in Maddur taluk of Mandya district.
Siddaiah, son of late Yelmogaiah, is the farmer, who has sought permission for mercy killing. Siddaiah alleged that an official of the taluk office has been demanding bribe for the second time for a change in khata. He also handed over an audio CD of the official demanding bribe, to the tahsildar.
Siddaiah said, “As per the deputy commissioner’s order, the khata in the name of my mother has to be changed to my name. But the official demanded Rs 80,000 to get the work done. Even after paying this, he again demanded Rs 20,000 bribe. The taluk and the district administration should provide me justice. Upset over the delay, I have requested permission for mercy killing,” he said.