An alleged custodial death case was reported in Mandya city on Friday.
Murthy, the accused was lodged at the Mandya West Police station.
He was accused in a theft case and is reported to have died in the lockup.
Mandya Superintendent of Police G Radhika claimed that Murthy committed suicide by hanging.
As the news of death spread, members of some organizations staged a protest near the police station.
Published 13 July 2018, 08:53 IST