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Chikkamagaluru: A probationary police constable in the intelligence wing died by suicide at Chikkanahalli in Karthikere.
The deceased has been identified as Madhu (28). As per the suicide note recovered from the scene, he took the extreme step due to illness.
He had worked in Shivamogga for a year and came to Chikkamagaluru just a month ago. A case has been registered at Chikkamagaluru rural station.
Man rescued
In another similar incident, a young man who attempted to die by suicide by jumping into the overflowing Bhadra River was rescued by the timely intervention of the police on Friday night.
Aniketh (27) from Narasihmarajapura Road had jumped into the river on Chikkamagaluru- Balehonnur road.
A youth who saw the incident informed the police. Station officer Ravish and staff rushed to the spot and noticed youth holding a tree in the middle of the river and crying for help. With the help of a rope and swimmers, the police were successful in rescuing the youth. The cause of attempt to suicide is not known.