Mangalore : A person was found dead  near the Kelarai Church near Neermarga on April 15, Monday. The deceased has been identified as Krishnappa Poojari (58), a building contractor  by profession.

According to reports, he  had left  home on April 14, Sunday in his Bolero vehicle after  he received some call. However, he did not return since then.

On Monday, the family was informed by someone that his body has been identified. Though it is suspected that he committed suicide, the family  does not agree  the argument. The family members say he might have been poisoned and killed as he had advanced huge sums as loans to  some persons.

Investigations are in progress.