Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)

Udupi, May 11: Overwhelmed by his health problems and the problems created by the lockdown imposed in the state for 14 days, an auto rickshaw driver here ended his life on Monday May 10.

Yatiraj (42), was the auto rickshaw driver who decided to die by suicide. He was in dire straits on account of the lockdown that has robbed people of their livelihoods. Yatiraj hanged himself at his native place, Bailoor in Badagabettu here.

It is learnt that Yatiraj was a liquor addict and was suffering from liver complications for about a year. He was treated in a private hospital here for this problem but the health problem persisted. Out of worry and tension about his life struggle and health issues, he hanged himself between 8.30 and 11.45 am on Monday May 10, the police said.

A case in this regard was registered at the town police station here. It is learnt that the lockdown restrictions came as a bolt from the blue for the auto rickshaw driver, who was already surrounded with problems.