Man commits suicide, accuses Karnataka mining baron Reddy, KAS officer of harassment

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Dec 07 2016 | 4:22 PM IST

A man on Wednesday allegedly committed suicide after blaming former BJP minister and mining baron Gali Janardhana Reddy and Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer of mentally torturing him.

The deceased, identified as Ramesh Gowda, was reportedly the driver of KAS officer . He committed suicide last night in Maddur ( Mandya district ) of Karnataka.

A suicide note has also been recovered from the spot, where he was found that claimed J. Reddy had converted Rs 100 crore black money into white. He also alleged that Reddy paid a 20 percent commission to the KAS officer, for his daughter's marriage.

Police is investigating the matter.

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First Published: Dec 07 2016 | 4:13 PM IST

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