Tue Apr 08 03:59:09 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Software Engineer Dies by Suicide Amidst Family Troubles
**Bengaluru, April 8, 2025** – A 38-year-old software engineer, Prashanth Nair, was found dead at his apartment in Ganigarahalli, Bengaluru, on April 5th. Police suspect family issues may have contributed to his suicide.
Nair, originally from Kerala, had been living in Bengaluru for an extended period and was married for 12 years. He and his wife had separated recently, with his wife and daughter residing elsewhere. While the couple’s marital status at the time of his death remains unclear, police confirmed they were not living together.
Nair’s father discovered his body after repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact him by phone. Police have registered a case, conducted a post-mortem, and released the body to the family. The investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing.
Authorities urge anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts to contact Arogya Sahayavani at 104 for assistance.
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