Overview
- The charred body found in a burnt car on a farm near Hadadi Road in Davangere is believed to be that of 56-year-old Chandrashekhar Sankola, a BJP leader and former corporator.
- Police say preliminary findings point to self-immolation after a late-night dispute over finances, following which Sankola reportedly drove to his Bisaleri village farm.
- Forensic teams collected samples at the scene, and authorities say laboratory tests will confirm the identity and the cause of death.
- Sankola had taken his children, Pavithra, 23, and Naresh, 20, to hospital after they allegedly attempted suicide; Naresh is reported stable while Pavithra remains critical.
- Senior officers visited the site, a case has been registered at Hadadi Police Station, and the investigation is ongoing.