BMTC driver commits suicide at Devanahalli depot

CHIKKABALLAPUR: A bus driver-cum-conductor of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) committed suicide by hanging from the balcony of the Devanahalli bus depot on Monday night. His body was found on Tuesday morning by the other staff.

Nagesh (45), the deceased, hailed from Avati in the taluk and was said to be suffering from depression for the last few days.

The Devanahalli police visited the depot and have registered a case.

On Monday night, Nagesh came to the depot and hung himself from the balcony right in front of the depot manager’s office. The other staff, who noticed the body today morning, immediately informed the police.

The Devanahalli police visited the spot and registered a case. Further investigation is under way.