Mysore/Mysuru, May 31 -- A Deputy Tahsildar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a lodge room on B.M. Road in Hassan late last night.

The deceased, believed to have committed suicide, has been identified as Karthamada Thimmaiah (52) and the Police have recovered a four-page purported death note from the room.

Thimmaiah hailed from Thuchamakeri village near Ponnampet in Kodagu district and was serving as Deputy Tahsildar at Saligrama in Mysuru district. He had previously served in Hassan about three years ago.

At the time of his death, he was residing with his family at Dyavamma Layout in Hassan.

On receiving information about the incident, the Police rushed to the lodge and conducted a detailed inspection of the room. The ...