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Young DRDO scientist dies by suicide in Karnataka; mystery shrouds death

The reason for the death of Bharat (24), who had been working at the Defence Research and Development Organisation temporarily for the last two months, is not known.

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By ETV Bharat English Team

Published : Dec 15, 2023, 2:02 PM IST

Updated : Dec 15, 2023, 2:17 PM IST

Mangaluru:A young scientist employed with the Defence Research and Development Organisation in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide at his home in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, police said on Friday.

The reason for the death of Bharat (24), who had been working at the Defence Research and Development Organisation temporarily for the last two months, is not known.

Sources said Bharat had resigned from his job and returned to Aryapu village of Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district a week ago. The cause of his resignation, which was not accepted by the DRDO authorities, is also not known, police said.

The scientist took the extreme step after receiving a call from a representative of his employer on Wednesday. Later in the night, he hanged himself in his room and the family members came to know about it on Thursday. A case has been registered at the Puttur rural police station.

Suicide is not a solution: If you are having suicidal thoughts or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences helpline - 9152987821 (available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm).

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