Tumakuru, March 21 -- A Karnataka Social Welfare Department officer allegedly died by suicide at his office in Tumakuru district days before his retirement, police said on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Mallikarjun, was serving as an Assistant Director and hailed from Gundarlahalli village near Pavagada town. He had been in the post for about three years and was due to retire within a week, police said.
The death occurred in the district of Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
According to officials, Mallikarjun recorded a video message before taking the extreme step and shared it with colleagues at his office in Pavagada. In the video, he allegedly blamed a senior official for harassment.
In the video, Mallikarjun reportedly ...