Udupi: The Medical Superintendent of Manipal’s KMC expressed doubt over the death of the Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji who passed away this morning and said the Swamiji might have died by poisoning.

“There was excessive bleeding from his body. There is a suspicion of poisoning. The police have been informed about this incident,” Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospital said.

“The Shiroor shree was brought to the hospital in serious condition on July 18. Multiple organ failure was found. He was treated at a private hospital in Udupi before being admitted to KMC. We worked hard to save him. But he did not respond to treatment and died at 8:30 this morning,” Dr.Avinash Shetty said.

An autopsy of the dead body of the Swamiji will be conducted as poisoning has been suspected. Therefore, it is sent to the hospital mortuary. After the post-mortem, the body will be taken to Sri Krishna Mutt.

A large number of people gathered at the KMC Hospital in Manipal soon after the news of the seer’s death was spread. Police bandobast has been provided on the spot.

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Perth (PTI): India recorded a dominant 295-run win in the first Test after dismissing Australia for 238 in their second innings on day four here on Monday.

With the thumping win, India lead the five-match series 1-0.

It did not take long for India to complete formalities after reducing Australia to 227 for eight at tea. Chasing 534, the hosts were all out shortly after the break.

Travis Head (89) and Mitchell Marsh (47) showed fight in an otherwise underwhelming batting performance by the hosts. Alex Carey (36) was the last man to be dismissed.

Three wickets fell in the afternoon session after Mohammed Siraj reduced Australia to 104 for five at lunch.

India made a remarkable comeback after getting bowled out for 150 on the opening day as Australia were limited to 104 in response.

The second test begins in Adelaide from December 6.

Brief Scores:

India: 150 & 487/6 declared in 134.3 overs

Australia: 104 and 238 all out in 58.4 overs (Travis Head 89, Mitchell Marsh 47; Jasprit Bumrah 3/42, Mohammed Siraj 3/51).