Bank Manager’s Body Found in Udyavara’s Papanashini River

A body believed to belong to a bank manager was found in the Papanashini River near Udyavara village in Udupi district on Sunday, prompting an immediate investigation by local police.

The victim was reportedly a senior manager at a prominent private bank that has branches in the town. Residents of the village said the body was discovered by a group of villagers while walking along the river bank, and it was later confirmed by a forensic officer on the scene. The incident follows a series of incidents that have raised concerns about safety along the rivers that flow through the district.

Police have cordoned off the area and are collecting evidence while the local bank has urged its employees to exercise caution. The case is currently under the jurisdiction of the Udupi district police, and further details are expected in the coming days. Source: Google News – Udupi District.