Mysore/Mysuru: Depressed that her 9-month-old infant had stopped drinking milk, a doctor committed suicide by hanging self at her residence in Gundu Rao Nagar here on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Dr. Arpitha, who was married five years ago.

Police said that the woman, who became depressed after her infant stopped drinking milk about 15 days ago, hanged herself at her house when the family members had gone out.

Vidyaranyapuram Police, who have registered a case, are investigating.