Fakeer Ansari, a resident of Khushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh, consumed some poisonous substance at Tral and died on way to hospital, a police spokesman said.
The reason behind his taking the extreme step was not immediately known, he said.
Police have registered a case and investigation is on, the spokesman said, adding that his body was handed over to his relatives for last rites after completion of medical and legal formalities.