Mangaluru: Final year student of MD pathology at Fr Muller’s Medical College committed suicide in his hostel bathroom by neck chopping on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Prasad H K (28) final year student of MD pathology at Fr Mullers Medical College.

It has been reported that when his family tried to reach him, Prasad he did not answer the call. Later they contacted his friends and informed them that Prasad was not answering their call. When Prasad’s friends went to the hostel room they found him dead.

It is learnt that Prasad was under treatment for depression. Before committing suicide Prasad had signed a cheque of Rs 4 lakh to his elder brother. A death note was also found in his room.

A case has been registered in the Pandeshwar Police station and investigation is on.