Karnataka BJP leader found dead, police suspects suicide due to illness

46-year-old Anantharaju, who was a BJP leader from the Herohalli ward number 72, was founded hanging from the celling fan in his home on Thursday evening in Byadarahalli.

Published on: May 13, 2022, 12:06:44 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a shocking development, a BJP leader from the Herohalli ward was found hanging from the ceiling of his home on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Anatharaju. He is suspected to have committed suicide as he was upset over his thyroid related issues.

A BJP leader from the Herohalli ward committed suicide over distress due to his thyroid illness.

Anatharaju, who had contested for the BBMP corporator position in the 2010 election representing the ruling BJP party from the Herohalli ward, died at his home in Byadarahalli in Bengaluru. Police reportedly were informed about the death at around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening and rushed to his home to find his body hanging from the ceiling fan.

He was a leader from ward 72 of the Karnataka capital. Based on the primary findings of the investigation being conducted by the Byadarahalli police, Anatharaju committed suicide and no foul play is suspected. However, police officials have told the media that further investigation is underway and the deceased's family members and relatives are reportedly being interrogated to uncover further details.

Reports said the Byadarahalli police have registered a case of unnatural death as Anantharaju's cousin, called Manoj, confirmed in a statement that his family suspect he committed suicide as he was distressed due to his thyroid illness. The BJP leader was 46 years old.

Further details on the case are awaited.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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