Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s relative and personal assistant N.R. Santhosh allegedly attempted to commit suicide on 27th November 2020, Friday evening.
Santhosh, 32-year-old is a resident of Dollar’s Colony in Bengaluru.
Speaking to reporters about the incident, Chief Minister BSY said, “Doctors stated that he is responding to the medications. He is still not out of danger completely. We are hoping for the best.”
A senior staff member of the CM office said on the condition of anonymity that Santhosh was upset over family issues and reportedly swallowed about a dozen sleeping pills with an intention of committing suicide. “Reason for this action was clearly not yet known and the police are yet to register the case,” the officer added.