Kannada director Guruprasad's mutilated body found in Bengaluru flat

Bengaluru:

Famous Kannada actor and director Guruprasad was found dead in his Bengaluru apartment today, police said.

The 52-year-old director was known for his acclaimed films like 'Mata', 'Adelu Manjunath' and 'Director's Special'.

Police said neighbors informed them about a foul smell coming from her apartment in Bengaluru's Dasanpura area, following which a police team went there.

Guruprasad lived alone.

Police said they found the body decomposed and hanging in the drawing room. While the case is under investigation, initial reports indicate that Guruprasad was facing financial difficulties and pressure from creditors. Police said they are investigating every aspect including death by suicide.

Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba told reporters, “This morning, the director was found dead by suicide in an apartment under the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station. It is known that he was facing significant financial difficulties.”

Mr Baba said, “Neighbors saw and reported the incident. A case has been registered under BNS 194. Our teams are conducting a thorough investigation.”

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai expressed his condolences in a post on Instagram. Mr Bommai posted, “It is a sad fact that famous film director Guruprasad has passed away. He gave many good films to Karnataka. It is very painful that he committed suicide. May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.” ” Kannada.