Belthangady : An autorickshaw driver found dead in a lake at Guruvayanakereon November 30, Wednesday.

It is said, he made a call to his friend early morning on November 30, Wednesday stating he would commit suicide.

The deceased autorickshaw driver identified as Praveen. Soon after the call made by Praveen his friends had made a frantic search and even the police and fire service personnel were informed. The body was later found in the afternoon.

The exact reason behind the suicide is not known. Belthangady police have registered a case and are investigating.