CHENNAI: A 60-year-old restaurant owner died by suicide at his residence in West Mambalam on Monday. Police sources said that he was under financial stress due to mounting debts to the tune of several crores of rupees.
The deceased was identified as Ravikumar (60), a resident of Lake View Road in West Mambalam. He owned and operated a hotel in the locality. Probe revealed that Ravikumar suffered loss in his business and took loan, but could not repay the amount.
On Monday, Family members found him unconscious on the terrace and alerted the police. Personnel from Ashok Nagar Police Station rushed to the spot, conducted preliminary inquiries and moved him to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. Ashok Nagar police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the death.