Bantwal : Vasudeva Prabhu (55), owner of Prabhu Electronics at BC Road  has allegedly ended his life by hanging himself  in his house at Kolkere, Goltamajalu on October 17, Thursday.

A death note found beside the body revealed that personal and business related problems drove him towards the extreme step. Prabhu had also worked as  the managing trustee of Kallurti temple in Kadambu, Vittal.

It is said he shifted his business establishment to a new premises recently at BC Road and was paying lakhs of rupees as rent. His first wife from whom he had two children, had died of illness few years ago and he had married again. However, his second wife had divorced him within six months.

The death note said he was mentally hurt and that his horoscope said he would die in an accident but he did not die despite meeting with accidents. The note also said all his property has been bequeathed to his son.

Bantwal police are investigating.