Daijiworld Media Networ - Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Aug 18: A Yakshagana artiste ended his life in Ullanje near Kateel here on Thursday, August 18.
The deceased is identified as Shambukumar (48), a resident of Kodethoor.
He was working in Puttur, Bappanadu and Kateel Yakshagana melas for the past several years.
He was also running the Chikka Mela of Umamaheshwari Temple, Hoige Gudde near Haleyangadi.
It is suspected that he might have committed suicide due to a financial crisis.
Mulki police have visited the spot.