Minister Sekar Babu’s brother dies of suicide

CHENNAI: P K Devarajulu, elder brother of state Hindu religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) minister PK Sekar Babu allegedly died of suicide at his house in Otteri on Monday night.

He was 63 years old. Police said that Devarajulu was suffering from a health ailment for some time now and was upset over this, which is suspected to have forced him to take the extreme step.

Devarajulu lived with his family at a house on Narayana Maestri 3rd Street in Otteri. On Monday night, Devarajulu locked himself in his room and when the family members knocked the door, there was no response, after which they broke open the door to find him dead.

Otteri police rushed to the scene on information and secured him. He was moved to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Subsequently, the body was sent to Government hospital for autopsy.

Supporters of the Minister rushed to his residence to express condolences on hearing the news on Monday night.

On Tuesday, the body was handed over to the family after which DMK leaders and relatives paid their respects to Devarajulu’s mortal remains.