Gadag: Engineer dies by suicide in lodge

Gadag: A contract-based engineer at Nirmithi Kendra, was found dead in a suspected case of suicide on Friday, January 3.

The deceased has been identified as Shankargouda Patil (54) a resident of Gadag city.  He reportedly left home around 7:30 in the morning and checked into room number 513 of Pallavi Lodge near Gadag Central Bus Stand, and hanged himself from a ceiling fan.

The incident has raised suspicions, and his family’s grief is palpable.

The case has been registered with the Betageri Police Station, and further investigations are underway.

Suicide is preventable. If you get any such thoughts, consult or seek expert help.

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