Justice remains elusive for Saptari couple caught in usury trap
Summary
A Saptari couple faces ongoing struggles to reclaim land lost through predatory lending, despite years of legal action and mediation efforts.
Key Points
- Chhutharu Miya and Sadina Khatun have spent three years trying to regain land allegedly seized through predatory lending.
- They borrowed money with land as collateral but claim to have repaid loans fully without land return.
- Thousands of similar complaints have been registered in Saptari district regarding predatory lending.
- Mediation has recovered cash and land for some victims, but criminal cases persist where settlements fail.
