75-year-old man found burnt to death in Mysuru

A 75-year-old man was found burnt to death in a shed behind a defunct theatre on KRS Road in Mysuru on Tuesday.

The deceased identified as Marishetty was working in the defunct theatre as a watchman for several years now.

Sources said the fire broke out in a shed behind the defunct theatre, and Fire and Emergency Services rushed to douse the fire upon receiving information.

The burnt body of Marishetty was found on the premises.

The V.V. Puram police visited the spot and registered a case.