Chennai, June 23 -- A 54-year-old DMK functionary and husband of a sitting Councillor ended his life by committing suicide at Palavanthangal area in the city reportedly due to severe distress following the party's defeat in the recent Assembly elections.
The deceased, identified as Yesudhas, was a resident of Nehru Colony under Ward 164 in the Alandur zone. He had earlier served as a ouncillor and was also a DMK Ward Secretary. In the last local body elections, the Ward was reserved for women, following which his wife Devi contested on DMK ticket and won and became the Councillor.
According to police sources, the incident came to light early Tuesday morning when Devi knocked the doors of her husband's bedroom, but received no response. Gr...