Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa’s political secretary NR Santosh who attempted suicide on Friday has been recovering in MS Ramaiah hospital and will be shifted to the ward by evening.
Meanwhile, Santhosh’s wife Jahnavi told the media that he has no problems among the family or relatives. He was under stress for a few days and on Friday he was not talking much with anyone.
As per the reports shared by the local police, NR Santosh was found unconscious at his Dollars Colony residence after which he was immediately rushed to the hospital.
The doctors at the hospital informed that the Chief Minister’s secretary had consumed sleeping pills. The reason behind NR Santosh’s alleged suicide attempt is yet to be known.
Meanwhile, Sadashivanagar Police have registered a case against him under Section 309 of Indian Penal Code for “attempt to suicide”. “We have taken up an investigation. He is still in ICU and is recovering. We will come to know of what may have led him to take the extreme step only after we record his statement,” said a senior police official handling the case.
Initial information suggests Santosh was suffering from depression. However, the hospital is yet to give any statement regarding the case.
Santosh was appointed to the post of political secretary to the CM in Mat this year and had played a key role in Operation Kamala.
