Sat Nov 16 17:11:34 UTC 2024: **Man Dies in Car Fire in Bengaluru; Police Suspect Suicide**
**Bengaluru, November 16, 2024** – A 42-year-old hotel consultant was found dead in a burned-out car in Muddinapalya, near Byadarahalli, on Saturday afternoon. Police have identified the victim as Pradeep Chandrashekhar, a resident of Nagarabhavi. While the cause of the fire is under investigation, police suspect suicide based on initial findings, including CCTV footage showing the car entering a deserted area before catching fire.
Byadarahalli police and fire services responded to reports of a car fire around 2:46 pm. Upon extinguishing the flames, they discovered Mr. Chandrashekhar’s charred remains in the driver’s seat. The car, bearing a New Delhi registration number, is currently being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Police have filed an unnatural death report and are pursuing all leads.
Anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts can contact Arogya Sahayavani at 104 for help.
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