Karnataka 56-year-old who suspected he had Coronavirus allegedly commits suicide

A 56-year old man, who suspected he had contracted coronavirus infection, ended his life in Udupi district, police sources said. deceased has been identified as Gopalakrishna Madivala, a resident of Narnadu in Uppoor vill of Udupi taluk. Sources said man had specific symptoms of virus infection. He was awake till 2 am in night, speaking to his family members. He was found hanging from a tree near house when ors in house woke up at 5 am on Wednesday.

A death te saying he was taking his life as he doubted he had coronavirus infection was recovered from house. te also asked family members to stay safe. Local people said man had earlier told one of his friends that he had infection and was scared. fear of disease might have driven him to take extreme step, police said. Madivala had been working as driver with KSRTC for several years and was recently posted as a trainer of new drivers.