Since the implementation of demonetisation at midnight on 8 November, 47 people have been reported dead in incidents directly or indirectly caused by the central government move. The Indian Express published detailed reports on each of the deaths, suicides and a murder that took place.
It can, of course, be argued that a few of the deaths reported may not be linked with demonetisation and could have taken place even if demonetisation did not take place. But the fact remains that most of the reported deaths could have been avoided in the absence of the currency ban.
Moreover, it has been merely eight days since demonetisation was announced. This means that on an average, around four people have died every day as a result of demonetisation since the move was announced.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
