Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Apr 19: A real estate businessman was found dead in Gurpur river at Maravoor near Bajpe here on Saturday April 18.
The deceased, Rafiq (60) was popularly known as Rafiq 313 because he had built a block of apartments in Kenjar in the name of 313 apartments. Rafiq was the president of Pera Juma Masjid and Pera Uroos committee. He is survived by wife and three children.
As per details, Rafiq had been to Pera mosque at around 1.30 pm on Saturday, April 18 to inspect the renovation work there. His driver Ashraf who dropped him, was asked to come at 3.30 pm to take him back.
When Ashraf went to the mosque at the specified time, Rafiq was not to be seen there. His mobile phone too was switched off. While search was being done to find Rafiq, news came that a body was floating in the nearby river. When the team went there, it was confirmed that the body was that of Rafiq,
It is not yet known whether it was a case of suicide or murder. The post mortem report is awaited. Sources said that minor bruises were found on his fingers and head.
Rafiq, who hailed from Madikeri, was known to be a religious man and a philanthropist. His sudden death has shocked many.