Mysore/Mysuru: An employee of a private hospital in city, who was said to be depressed over his illness, committed suicide by hanging self at his home in city on Monday night.

The deceased has been identified as Ranganath (35), a resident of B.B. Keri in city. Ranganath had married B. Manjula ten years ago and the couple have two children.

According to the Police, Ranganath was suffering from certain illness since a few days and was depressed. He committed suicide by hanging self with a veil on Monday night, when the family members were sleeping, the Police added. 

A case has been registered at NR Police Station.