Shivamogga: A youth killed himself days after celebrating his 23rd birthday in Sagar of the District on Sunday September 4.

The deceased has been identified as Nagaraj and was working in a local petrol pump. Nagaraj was found dead in his house where he used to live alone after his mother’s death almost a year ago.

It is learnt that mother’s loss had emotionally affected him. A case in this regard has been registered at local police station and further investigations are on.