Karnataka cop’s suicide shocks force: Checked into hotel on July 1, found hanging days later; suicide note seeks job for son on compassionate grounds | Bengaluru News
BENGALURU: A 58-year-old police sub-inspector allegedly died by suicide in a hotel room in Tumakuru district recently. Nagarajappa was attached to the Davanagere extension police station.The incident came to light on Saturday when a housekeeping staffer of Dwaraka Hotel and Lodge went to clean the room. As there was a foul smell emanating from the room rented by Nagarajappa, he alerted the management and police. Police broke open the door to find him hanging. The body was in a decomposed state.According to police, Nagarajappa checked into the hotel on July 1. He produced his police ID proof at the reception. The staff didn’t check his room as he was a police officer, and they assumed he may have come for investigation of a crime. Nagarajappa is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. His son was a graduate and did not get a suitable job, which depressed him. Police found a death note in the hotel room in which he mentioned that he was responsible for his death and requested that his children be taken care of. He also suggested that his job be given to his son on compassionate grounds.If you are having suicidal thoughts or in need of emotional support, call suicide prevention helplines: Tele-Manas helpline: 14416 or 1800-891-4416, SAHAI Helpline: 080-25497777.
