This political machine had caused so much hurt and even the townspeople had suffered because of it . They took these deaths hard . It was a world of pain , silent but there . Truly heart - wrenching as I walked through it .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: Why are the townpeople suffering ?
Options:
- A lot of people close to them has died .
 - They are suffering from pains from their body .
 - They are feeling pains in their feet .
 - They are in physical pain .


A lot of people close to them has died .