Caught in the jaws of loan sharks

In Gujarat, poor and lower-middle income families who are often turned away by banks approach the hundreds of unregistered private money lenders and soon fall into an unending debt trap. The lenders constantly harass them, issuing threats or seizing their lands, which pushes them to attempt suicide. Mahesh Langa reports on the victims and the police’s efforts in curbing this increasing trend

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