Farmers sell their wives after crops fail

North Indian farmers are selling their wives to survive, it has been revealed.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2009 - 19:02

North Indian farmers are selling their wives to survive, it has been revealed.

Left without money due to failing crops, debt-ridden farmers in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, have reportedly been selling their wives to money lenders for Rs 4,000 – 12,000 (€56-168).

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