Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Mar 20: Nnumerous uncertainties surrounding the demise of a young man from Beltangady, who plunged into the waters of the Netravati River near Shamboor Sri Shanmukh Subrahmanya Temple on the evening of March 18th. The police have initiated an investigation based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's relatives.

Lohitashwa (30), a resident of Manjotti in Nada village, arrived at the banks of the Netravati River in Shamboor with four companions in a car. During this time, Lohitashwa's lifeless body was discovered in the water, still clad in clothing and wearing a wristwatch. Given that he had not ventured into the river for bathing, suspicions have arisen regarding the circumstances of his death.

Sandeep, a resident of Kaliya village and the brother-in-law of Lohitashwa, filed a report with the police, expressing doubts regarding Lohitashwa's demise. In light of this, the police have registered a case and are conducting an inquiry to ascertain the actual cause of death.