Belthangady: A 24-year-old young man, known for his prowess in kabaddi and employed at a private company in Ujire, has tragically taken his own life by hanging himself at his residence in Puduvettu Kubala, Belthangady taluk.

The deceased, identified as Swaraj, had been residing in Dharmasthala while working at a company in Ujire. He had returned to his family home in Puduvettu Kubala. Sadly, on Thursday morning, he was discovered lifeless, having hanged himself in the bathroom of the house.

A case has been lodged at the Dharmasthala Police Station, who are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.

Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.

He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.

His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.

Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.

He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.

He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.