Chikkamagaluru: The lifeless body of Kashi Bopaiah, a manager at Khangudda coffee estate in NR Pur taluk, who had been reported missing for two days, has been discovered in a lake. Originally hailing from Shettigeri village in Kodagu district, Kashi Bopaiah was employed as a manager at Khan Gudda Coffee Estate within the Balehonnur Hobali range for several years.

Kashi Bopaiah's sudden disappearance two days ago raised alarms and prompted search efforts. Tragically, his lifeless body was recovered from a lake situated within the estate on Thursday morning. Notably, Kashi's belongings, including his jeep, purse, and slippers, were discovered in close proximity to the lake.

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Authorities suspect foul play in the case and are investigating the possibility of Kashi's untimely demise being a result of criminal activities.

A case has been officially registered at the Balehonnur police station, and investigations are underway.

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Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.

Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.

Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.

Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.

Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.

Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.