Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 18: Konaje police have issued a lookout notice seeking public assistance in tracing a man who has been missing since May 2018.

According to police, a complaint was filed by Boobu Poojary at Konaje Police Station on June 7, 2018, stating that her son, Devaraj Poojary, aged 42 at the time, left home for work on May 27, 2018, at around 9 am and never returned. Based on her complaint, a missing person case was registered under Konaje Police Station Crime No. 151/2018 and remains under investigation.

Police have now released an updated notice with details and a portrait of the missing man.

Details of missing person

• Name: Devaraj Poojary
• Age: 49 years
• Father: Late Somappa Poojary
• Mother: Boobu Poojary
• Address: Ganadakotya House, Pavoor Village, Ullal Taluk
• Height: Approximately 5 ft 7 in
• Complexion: Wheatish
• Build: Average
• Hair: Curly hair with baldness
• Education: Studied up to Class 4
• Languages Known: Kannada, Tulu
• Last Seen Wearing: White pants and a white shirt

Police have urged the public to come forward with any information regarding his whereabouts.

Anyone who spots or has information about Devaraj Poojary is requested to contact the Police Inspector, Konaje Police Station, at the following numbers:

• Mobile: 9480802315 / 9019873901
• Landline: 0824-2220536
• Email: konajemgc@ksp.gov.in
Konaje police have appealed to citizens to assist in locating the missing man.