Belgaum: Basavasiddalinga swamiji who was the head of lingayat mutt was found dead in his quarters located in Neginhal village of Bailhongal taluk, Belgaum.
The incident came to light he did not turn up at his usual time in the morning. The devotees reached his quarters to check on the seer but he did not open the door or answer his call.
When they looked for him through the window they found the seer hanging in the room.
As per the police it appears to be a case of suicide. The seer has left behind a note in which he requested to take action against two women whose audio clip went viral.
In the audio clip the two women can be heard discussing the characters and illicit relationships of some seers which included Basavasiddalinga swamiji.
The discussion between the two women led to the suicide of the swami who was 28 years old. The deceased swamy is seeking justice in his letter.
Hundreds gathered outside Madivaleshwar mutt which and refused to handover the body of the swamy to the police. The devotees demanded strict against the two women.