Youth shoots self dead in Karnataka

A youngster allegedly died by suicide by shooting himself at the top of a hillock in Ubaradka in Dakshina Kannada district, police sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Ravi, who was working at a household in Belrampady of Ubaradka.

Ravi walked up the hillock in Belrampady on Tuesday night and allegedly shot himself in the head, sources said.

Police personnel from Sullia, who visited the spot at night, have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Preliminary enquiry suggested it is a case of suicide, they said, adding that the reason for the extreme step is not yet ascertained.