Jeweller found dead

A small-time jeweller was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Burgampadu in the early hours of Thursday.

The deceased was identified as E Shekar, 34, owner of a small jewellery shop at rice mill area in the mandal headquarters town of Burgampadu.

Shekar was found dead on the bed in his house adjacent to the shop. His pet dog was also found lying dead beside him.

There were no external injuries on the bodies of the jeweller and his pet dog, police sources said.

Police suspect that he might have committed suicide by consuming food laced with cyanide, a chemical used for polishing gold ornaments, due to financial problems.

The pet dog may have consumed leftover food. A case was registered.