Puttur: In a heartbreaking incident, the lifeless body of 17-year-old Tasleem, who had gone missing while swimming with friends in River Gowri near Erakkala in Keyyur village, Puttur taluk, was discovered on Monday morning. Tasleem, a 2nd PUC student, was the son of Hajam Haji, a resident of Madavu Kattataru.

Tasleem had been staying with his grandmother in Aranthodi, Sullia taluk, to attend college during the holidays. On Sunday evening, Tasleem went to the river with his friends for a swim but unfortunately went missing in the waters.

Upon learning of the incident, locals immediately called swimming experts for assistance. Despite the efforts of experienced swimmers, it was not until Monday morning that the teenager's lifeless body was found close to the spot where he had been swimming the previous evening.

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Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.

The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.

According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.

Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.

Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.

After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.