Mangaluru: A businessman ended his life by setting himself ablaze at his residence, reportedly for being unable to repay the debts.

The deceased is identified as Alwyn Praveen D’Souza (40), a resident of Bejai in Mangaluru. He had set himself ablaze on Saturday and succumbed to injuries on Sunday. He was treated in a private hospital.

Alwyn D’Souza, who ran a tanker business faced huge losses and was in depression. He had taken huge loans from money lenders, which had become a cause of worry for him as his financial condition was such that he could not repay the amount.

A case was registered in Urwa police station and investigations were on.

He leaves behind his wife Susan D’Souza and two children.