Ballari, June 9 -- The death of a 24-year-old engineering student under suspicious circumstances in Ballari has triggered a police investigation, with family members alleging that he may have been murdered.

The deceased, identified as Vishwanath from T Rampura village in Siruguppa taluk, was studying at a private college. He stayed in a paying guest accommodation in Ashok Nagar while attending classes.

The incident came to light when Vishwanath was found hanging inside his room on Monday. Fellow residents alerted authorities, following which police rushed to the spot and initiated an inquiry.

While the initial appearance of the case suggested suicide, the discovery of serious injuries on the student's head and chest has raised several ...