BANGALORE: Depressed over not being able to arrange money for the treatment of his two-year-old son, a 35-year-old helper with a private factory allegedly hanged himself at his Pipeline Road residence in Peenya, off Tumkur Road, on Friday night.

The deceased KT Harish is survived by his wife Padmavathi H, a 5-year-old daughter and younger son Chinmay who is suffering from kidney ailment.

Padmavathi told Peenya police that Harish was depressed as he failed to arrange Rs 1 lakh for Chinmay's operation. "Chinmay was suffering from kidney problem and doctors warned that his life may be in danger if not operated immediately," Padmavathi said.

"Few months ago, we spent around Rs 25,000 for Chinmay's treatment. His health deteriorated last week and doctor asked us to get him operated immediately. They said it will cost Rs 1 lakh," Padmavathi said.

Harish made futile attempts to raise loans from friends and relatives.

