Udupi: A man was found dead in his verandah here at Hadiyangadi, Shirlalu in Karkala on Wednesday May 19.

The deceases has been identified as Anand Shervegar (63). He was living alone and it is suspected as case of murder.

It is suspected that a drunken brawl must have led to death of Anand. Shekar police is investigation after registering a case in this regard.