Mangalore: There is a dead body of a man in his 50s at modern lodge (Room 27) K.S. Rao Road, near Hampankatta in city, this morning. Blood strains all over the body which is in disorderly position, suggests struggle before murder by strangulation. Ravindra Shetty, the unfortunate man, had checked in at 3 am and died hours later. He was a member attached to Mangaladevi Yakshagana Mela.

Vinay Gaonkar, Bunder CI is investigating the case. Dog squad and Forensic experts are in tow, looking for clues. Motive for murder remains a secret.