Son of close aide of former Karnataka CM found dead in Bengaluru

The 20-year-old son of a close aide of former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai allegedly died by suicide at his residence at Lottegollahalli under Sanjaynagar police limits in Bengaluru on February 19 night.

The deceased has been identified as Hemanth, son of Chandru, who serves as a Personal Secretary (PA) to the former Chief Minister.

According to preliminary information, Hemanth had an argument with his mother over giving jewellery to his sister. Family sources said he was reportedly upset and questioned why his sister was given ornaments while he was not. Following the argument, he went into his room and locked the door.

He was called for dinner later in the evening, but he did not come out of his room. It is learnt that he was speaking to friends on his mobile phone until around 8 p.m. before he switched off the device. The family suspected something was amiss when he remained unresponsive.

Around midnight, he was found dead in his room.

The family was reportedly preparing for a trip to Tirupati, and relatives had gathered in the house at the time of the tragedy.

Hemanth was pursuing a B.Com course at a college in Malleswaram .

The Sanjaynagar police have registered a case of unnatural death and have initiated an investigation.

(Those having suicidal tendency can call Arogya Sahayavani ph : 104 for help)