Two friends found dead in lodge in Sagar
The Hindu
They had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 lockdown
Two friends, residents of Bagalkot district, were found dead in a lodge in Sagar on September 26. Police suspect that Santhosh, 23, and Hanumantha, 28, of Banahatti, committed suicide.
Both were on a trip to Jog Falls, Sigandur and other places near Sagar. They had checked into the room on September 25 morning. They stepped out before returning to the room after lunch. After that, they did not come out.

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