Karnataka: Lingayat seer found dead in his Math

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A 45-year-old Lingayat seer of Kanchugal Bandemath was found dead in his Ashram on Monday.

Police suspect it to be a case of suicide and have launched an investigation into the matter.

Basavalinga Swamiji was found hanging in the Math.

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After learning about the incident, police rushed to the spot, took possession of the body and sent it for autopsy.

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