In a shocking incident, Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman S L Dharme Gowda, was found dead on a rail track in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka in the early hours of Tuesday, with police sources claiming he died by suicide.

Gowda had reportedly left his farmhouse at Sakharayapattana after 10 pm on Monday. After he failed to return home, family members started searching for him and found him dead on a railway track between Gunasagara and Kabli.

A death note was found near his body, according to reports, which referred to the recent incident in the Legislative Council. Dharme Gowda, a JD(S) member, was elected as the vice-chairperson of the council in 2018.

His mortal remains were taken to a hospital in Shivamogga for autopsy. Dharme Gowda is survived by his wife Mamatha, son Sonal and daughter Saloni. His brother S L Bhoje Gowda is also an MLC. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa expressed shock over the incident, terming it "unfortunate". He lauded the MLC for efficiently conducting the legislative council as its deputy chairman.

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