Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (MS)
Sullia, Dec 20: In a tragic incident, an elderly man jumped to death from the second floor of a hospital here on the night of Saturday December 19.
Laxmana Gowda (69), a resident of Bandadka, had been admitted to KVG hospital here after his son allegedly assaulted him.
It is said that on December 1, Laxmana and his son had fought over a certain issue during which the son is alleged to have assaulted his father with a rod.
Laxmana Gowda, who was injured in the fight was admitted to KVG hospital in the town.
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On December 19, Laxmana came out of the hospital ward when his son-in-law went out to bring food. When the son returned, he could not find his father anywhere, and a search was conducted. Laxmana was later found dead on the hospital ground, having jumped from the second floor.
According to a complaint filed by Lalita, wife of the deceased, Laxmana Gowda committed suicide as he was distressed by their mentally disturbed son and daughter-in-law who were constantly quarrelling and creating ruckus.