A tragic incident occurred at Devarayanadurga in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, where a 35-year-old engineer from the Public Works Department (PWD) ended his life by jumping off a hill. The deceased has been identified as Manjunath, a resident of Tumakuru city. He was employed as an assistant executive engineer with the PWD.
Incident Details
According to police reports, Manjunath arrived at the Devarayanadurga hilltop on Saturday afternoon. He parked his two-wheeler and reportedly jumped from a height, sustaining fatal injuries. Locals who witnessed the incident alerted the police immediately. A team from the Kyathasandra police station rushed to the spot and recovered the body.
Investigation Underway
The body has been sent to Tumakuru Government Hospital for postmortem. Preliminary investigations suggest that Manjunath was under stress due to personal reasons, which may have driven him to take the extreme step. Police are examining his mobile phone and speaking with family members to ascertain the exact cause. No suicide note was found at the scene.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and the PWD department. Colleagues described Manjunath as a dedicated professional. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
