Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jul 6: A hotelier allegedly ended his life by jumping into a well at Hiriadka here on the evening of Monday July 7.
The deceased has been identified as Raghavendra Bhat (48), a resident of Kadiyali.
Raghavendra owned Hotel Shivasagar in Kadiyali.
Raghavendra was actively involved in social work and in business. He was known for organising tiger dance competitions on the occasion of Sri Krishnashtami every year through Om Friends Kadiyali.
He had contested the city municipal (CMC) election from Congress party, but had lost by a few votes. He had later joined the BJP.
It is learnt that he ended his life by jumping into a well at his brother's house located in Hiriadka.
The reason for taking the extreme step is not yet known.
A case has been registered in Hiriadka police station and investigation is on.