Infosys staffer found dead in firm's Chennai premises, foulplay suspected

Body moved to Chengalpattu hospital, police registers case of suspicious death

A young software employee with Infosys was found dead in the company's office premises on the outskirts of Chennai.

According to police officials, a 30-year old Ilayaraja, hailing from Tindivanam, in Villupuram district, was found dead in the office premises in Mahindra World City, close to Chennai.

The body has been moved to Chengalpattu hospital. The police has registered a case of suspicious death and the investigation is going on, said an official from the Chengalpattu Taluk Police Station. The police also confirmed that no suicide note had been found.

"We are saddened by the loss of our employee in Chennai. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with the family of the deceased. Infosys will provide all the necessary support to the family in their hour of grief," said a statement from Infosys.