T’puram: A 56-year-old Grade SI attached to Kollam East police station was found dead at his rented house at Uliyakkovil, Kollam, with preliminary findings indicating suicide. The deceased was identified as Ranadev of Karunagappally.Ranadev was found hanging in the bedroom of his rented house, where he had been staying alone. The incident came to light around noon after his wife could not reach him despite making repeated calls.The police were alerted following the lack of response. Later, the police reached the spot and found Ranadev hanging.A suicide note was recovered from the room. According to preliminary information, the note stated that financial difficulties had led him to take the extreme step. The police are also examining other circumstances surrounding his death.The body was taken to the district hospital for a postmortem examination. After the examination, it was handed over to his relatives.Ranadev is survived by his wife, Sandhya, an industries department official, and children Amritha, Anjali and Abhishek. Ranadev is survived by his wife, Sandhya, an Industries Department official, and children Amritha, Anjali and Abhishek
