Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Uttarakhand SIT Summons SSP in Farmer's Suicide Case
A farmer named Sukhwant Singh killed himself and left a note saying he was cheated out of a lot of money in a land deal.
He also said the police didn't help him and even harassed him.
Now, a special team is investigating and has asked the police chief and other officers to come and explain what happened.
They are also checking bank records and other evidence to find out the truth.
SIT summons Udhamsingh Nagar SSP Manikant Mishra for questioning in farmer Sukhwant Singh's suicide case.
Farmer Sukhwant Singh alleged land fraud of 4 crore rupees and police harassment in his suicide note and video.
Summons also issued to three Sub-Inspectors, one ASI, registrar, tehsil offices, and banks for relevant records.
SIT is analyzing call details, CCTV footage, digital evidence, and conducting forensic examination.
Farmer's suicide occurred in the second week of the month in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
- Who
- Sukhwant Singh (deceased farmer), Manikant Mishra (SSP Udhamsingh Nagar), SIT members
- What
- Summoning of SSP and other officials for questioning in a farmer's suicide case
- When
- After the farmer's suicide in the second week of the month
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India (specifically Nainital and Udhamsingh Nagar)
- Why
- To investigate allegations of land fraud and police harassment mentioned in the farmer's suicide note and video
- Farmer's Name
- Sukhwant Singh
- Location of Incident
- Nainital, Uttarakhand
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- 4 crore rupees
- SSP Summoned
- Manikant Mishra
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Date of Incident
- Second week of the month (exact date not specified)
- Investigation Methods
- Call details, CCTV footage, digital evidence, forensic examination
- Allegations
- Land fraud and police harassment