Security guard ends life

Domestic problems allegedly drove a security guard to end his life in Madivala on Saturday night. The deceased is Umesh, 30, a resident of Hongasandra in Vivekanandanagar.

According to police, he was married to Savita 12 years ago. The couple had two children. The victim hailed from Anekal, while Savita from Kanakapura. 

Differences had cropped up between them in the past few days. Savita had attempted to commit suicide by consuming poison on Saturday afternoon. She was immediately taken to hospital where she is recovering. Umesh was disappointed following the incident. He went into a room and hanged himself from a ceiling on Saturday night. 

The incident came to light on Sunday when neighbours noticed the body hanging through the window, police said.