A 45-year-old sailor of Indian Naval Academy (INA) was found dead in his accommodation on the academy campus on Sunday night.
According to Navy officials, Lajpat, a petty officer (sanitary hygienist), was found hanging inside his quarters at the academy.
A native of Uttar Pradesh, he was staying with his wife, two daughters, and a son here for the past two years.
The Payyanur police are investigating.
In addition, an inquiry would be conducted by the naval authorities.