Mahadeo Shelar, former spokesperson and leader of Congress party, committed suicide at his Mulund (West) residence on Saturday. Police sources said that a four-page suicide note has been found from the spot. In the note Shelar has stated that he was in depression due to long-term illness, especially diabetes. He also made a mention about distribution of his properties among family members. He held no one responsible for his extreme step. Police do not suspect any foul play yet.

Mahadeo Shelar