The mortal remains of Prasad (44), a missing unmarried man, were discovered in a well near his home in Kollya Kujumagadde, within the Ullal police jurisdiction, this afternoon. Prasad, a resident of Kollya in the Someshwara municipality, had last been seen leaving his house on October 4, leaving his mobile phone behind. Concerned, his brother filed a missing person report at the Ullal police station, leading to searches around their home and among relatives.
This afternoon, Prasad’s sandals were found near a dilapidated well close to his residence. Following this lead, authorities investigated the well, where they tragically recovered his remains, with assistance from fire service personnel.
Prasad had been living with his family in Kujumagadde for several years and worked as a painter. Friends and family mentioned that he had been struggling with depression in recent days, leading authorities to suspect that he may have taken his own life due to this condition. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
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