Mysuru: A farmer from a nearby village who recently attempted suicide after the panchayat allegedly imposed a Rs 2 lakh fine on him for arguing with a 'drum beater' (man who spreads information), has died, police said.

According to the complaint filed by the family of Siddaramegowda (56) of D Salgundi village, he had an argument with the drum-beater for not beating it in front of his house.