Former BJP Minister BC Patil's Son-in-Law Commits Suicide, Body Found Inside Car

Bengaluru: The son-in-law of a former Karnataka minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BC Patil, committed suicide after consuming poison near a forest area in Karnataka’s Davangere on Monday. 

Pratap (son-in law of BC Patil), was married to BC Patil's elder daughter. The victim had consumed poison in his car at 3:30 PM. After consuming poison, he also made a call to his family to inform them about the details, sources told Republic. 

Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the spot and took him to Honnali Hospital. The victim was later transferred to Mcgann Hospital in Shivamogga, where he passed away. A bottle of poison was also recovered from the car. 

Image: Pratap, son-in law of former Karnataka Minister (File Photo)

Suicide Motive ‘Unknown’

According to officials, the motive of the suicide is yet to be known.  

Image: Bottle of Poison recovered from the car  

Honnalli Police has registered complaint and investigation has been started into the matter. 

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