Seer attempts to end life in front of Karnataka minister Sriramulu

Dejected over not becoming head of Yoga Vana Betta Peetha, Sujnana Manatapa Seer Thipperudra Swamy attempted to end his life by consuming poison in the presence of Social Welfare Minister B Sriramulu in the district's BJP office, on Saturday. The seer was admitted to the district's general hospital in the city immediately and is out of danger now.

The seer had opposed the appointment of Basavakumar Swami as Yoga Vana Betta Peetha head after the death of Siddalinga Swamy. In the death note written to the minister, the seer alleged that Basavakumar Swamy, former MLA of Chitradurga S K Basavarajan and Pavitra had meted out injustice to him. They are responsible for his death. He also urged the government to bring them to justice as they are leading a luxurious life by encroaching property belonging to the government.

It may be mentioned here that Yoga Vana Betta mutts are in Aldur of Chikkamagaluru district, Kanakapura of Ramnagar district, Kunigal of Tumkur district and in Chitradurga. Thipperudra Swamy was in charge of Yoga Vana betta in Kunigal.