Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Teacher's Suicide Attempt Allegedly Linked to Loan Dispute
A retired teacher named Ramakant Tandle attempted suicide in Latur, India.
His daughter claims this was because a relative of a Maharashtra minister took a loan in his name and didn't pay it back.
She also stated that the relative gave them bad checks.
A local politician shared a video of the daughter's claims, questioning why the police weren't investigating.
The police say they haven't received a formal complaint, and they have been unable to interview the teacher because he is unconscious at the hospital.
Retired teacher Ramakant Tandle attempted suicide.
The daughter alleges a Maharashtra minister's relative defaulted on a loan taken in Tandle's name.
The daughter claimed the relative issued fake checks that bounced.
MLA Rohit Pawar shared a video of the daughter's claims.
Police state they haven't received a formal complaint and have been unable to interview Tandle.
- Who
- Ramakant Tandle, his daughter, and a Maharashtra minister's relative.
- What
- A retired teacher attempted suicide.
- When
- Incident occurred recently, details from recent news reporting.
- Where
- Latur district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Allegedly due to mental stress caused by an unpaid loan.
Allegations of Wrongdoing
Official Response
Loan Repayment
Allegations of Wrongdoing
The minister's relative did not repay the loan.
Official Response
No official comment regarding the loan.
Police Action
Allegations of Wrongdoing
The police are not taking action.
Official Response
The police have not received a formal complaint and have been unable to interview the victim.
- Victim
- Ramakant Tandle, retired teacher
- Location
- Latur district, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Suicide attempt via poison consumption
- Allegation
- Minister's relative did not repay loan
- MLA Involvement
- Rohit Pawar shared a video of daughter's claims
- Police Response
- No formal complaint received yet; victim unconscious
- School Tenure
- Served at school in Latur district from 1986-2020
