Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21: Family members of super class contractor Gajendra Das, who allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the terrace of Idco Tower on Tuesday, has alleged that the 57-year-old was killed.

Gagan Das, the son of the deceased, today said: "My father was under stress as Idco was not clearing his bill of more than Rs 1.7 crore. He had been frequently visiting the Idco office for the payment. I suspect that someone might have pushed him from the building yesterday," said Gagan.

The family members today staged a demonstration in front of the government building demanding a thorough probe into the incident.

Police commissioner R.P. Sharma said preliminary investigation revealed that the contractor might have committed suicide.

"We have found a suicide note on the accused. Our investigation is under way," said Sharma.