Shivappa Swamiji of Devanur Mutt commits suicide

Nanjangud: Shivappa Swamiji (60) of Devanur Mutt in the taluk committed suicide by jumping into Cauvery River near Mudukuthore in T. Narasipur taluk.

It is learnt that the Swamiji was suffering from illness, which had led to mental depression and had gone missing since two days. A missing case was lodged at Kavalande Police Station. Depressed over his illness, the Swamiji reportedly committed suicide by jumping into the river.