Kundapur: A man reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself at Bisinapare, Jadkal near Kollur late night on Friday, July 8.

Jarish Joseph (34) from Bisinapare is the person deceased.

The body was found near the roadside at Bisinapare on Saturday morning. A gun was found near the body which gives rise to suspicion that he pointed the gun at his mouth and pressed the trigger to end his life.

It is learnt that Jarish Joseph was an agriculturist and stayed with his parents and was about to get married next month. He was known to be a soft spoken person and did not have enmity with anyone. Jarish was the 6th child among 12 children of Kevin Joseph and Mary.

In a suicide note found in his pocket, he stated that he alone was responsible for his death."Forgive me for the mistake I committed 15 years ago. No one should feel sad. Death alone is the punishment for the sin I committed. Forgive me," the death note stated. 

Byndoor MLA Gopal Poojary visited the house of the deceased and offered condolences to the deceased family. 

Forensic experts, Kundapur DySP Manjunath Shetty, Byndoor circle inspector Sudarshan, Kollur station inspector and other police personnel investigated the spot.