Jilla Sarvodaya Samiti treasurer and social worker Kodi Chandrashekar (53) ended his life by shooting himself on Wednesday.
The reason for the extreme step is not known. A case has been registered in the town police station.
Jilla Sarvodaya Samiti founder president T P Ramesh, president Ambekallu Kushalappa, general secretary Muneer Ahmmed and Kodagu Elakki Marata Sahakara Sangha president Soodana Erappa have condoled his death.
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