In what can be termed as a suspected case of suicide K J Justin, 62, younger brother of legendary singer K J Yesudas, was found dead in backwaters near DP World's International Container Terminal in Vallarpadam, Kochi. The deceased was reported missing since Tuesday night. Justin, along with his family was staying in a rented house at Kakkanad. A relative lodged a complaint with the police after he did not return home on Tuesday night."A body was recovered from backwaters in Vallarpadam on Wednesday evening.
The Mulavukad police have registered a case for unnatural death. Following a suspicion, an inquiry was conducted considering the similarities to the missing person. Later, the relatives of Justin identified this body as that of Justin," said an officer with Mulavukad police. According to the police, the preliminary investigation suggested it a case of suicide.Justin was facing a severe financial crisis. Hence it is suspected that he might have taken the extreme step following the crisis. However, the real reason behind the death is yet to be uncovered," said the officer.Mulavukad police conducted the inquest and body was shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital on Wednesday.