Sambhal (UP): A bank manager allegedly shot himself in Chaudasi area here on Sunday, police said.

Sadanand (42) was found dead on the roadside in Maulagarh area. Superintendent of Police (SP) Kuldeep Singh Gunawat said there was a bullet mark on the head of the body and a pistol was found in the man's hand.

According to the police, Sadanand, a resident of Bihar, worked as an assistant manager in Pratham Bank located in Bilari city of UP.

His family told police that Sadanand was under work pressure, the SP said, adding that the body has been sent for post-mortem and investigation is underway.