BJP MLA from Sindri  Indrajit Mahto is in tears after his 28- year old son Vivek Kumar Mahato committed suicide.

Vivek is suspected to have consumed pesticide on Monday to die. He was preparing for civil service examinations in New Delhi.

“Some days ago he had come to Silli to stay with his friend there”, said a police officer. His father who is BJP’s MLA who has been in hospital in Hyderabad.

Vivek had consumed pesticide on Sunday night. From Silli, he was brought to Muri and admitted to a hospital where he was declared dead on Monday.