Mysuru: An ex-serviceman was found dead in his car in Ashokapuram Police limits yesterday.

The deceased has been identified as Rajakumar (40), a native of Bindiganavile in Nagamangala taluk, who was residing in a rented house at Jayanagar here. His body was found in his car parked on Adichunchanagiri Road.

After taking retirement from service, Rajakumar had opted for driving profession.

Police have suspected that he may have died due to suffocation as the windows of the car were closed or may have suffered a heart attack. A case has been registered at Ashokapuram                                                 Police Station.