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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jun 10: It is gathered that the man who projected as if he had ended his life by jumping into the river from Netravati bridge near here after parking his motorbike on the bridge, has been found from Shivamogga.

Praveen Saphalya (28), resident of Kurnadu near Mudipu had gone missing since Monday June 8 night. His bike was found parked on Netravati bridge. Therefore, it was guessed that he would have ended his life by jumping into the river from the bridge. Fire brigade personnel, policemen and expert divers had undertaken intensive search operation for him in the river but failed to find him or his body. The man, who fooled so many people, it is learnt, has surfaced in Shivamogga.

Saphalya was working as salesman for SLRK Limited. He was reportedly deep in debt. Being unable to face the harassment of his creditors, he had parked the bike on the bridge before leaving for Shivamogga, it is said. Ullal police, who have registered a case, are probing further.

Earlier report

Mangaluru: 28-year-old man attempts suicide by jumping from Netravati bridge

Pics: Spoorthi Ullal

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jun 10: In a suspected attempt of suicide, a man jumped into the river from Netravati bridge here at around 7.30 pm on Tuesday June 9.

The person who jumped into the river has been identified as Praveen Saphalya (28).

He was a resident of Kurnadu village. He reportedly was working as a salesman for SLRK company.

As per latest information, body has not been found yet.