PATHANAMTHITTA: A man, John Jacob (47), originally from Kundomvettam, was found dead by hanging in Adoor. He resided in Kadambanadu with a woman who works in the health department.

Upon receiving information of the death, the police arrived at the scene. Following an investigation, the body will undergo a post-mortem examination as the cause of death remains uncertain. John was also a licensee for a ration shop.