Chikkamagaluru: Missing coffee estate manager's body found in lake, foul play suspected
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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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 2.99 lakh seized in Kolkata, one held
Kolkata (PTI): A 68-year-old man was arrested from Kolkata on Thursday morning after fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.99 lakh were seized from his possession, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police apprehended the person from the Dharmatala bus stand area in the central part of the city, he said.
“Six bundles of FICN of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The person seems to be a member of a racket involved in fake currency note supply. A case has been filed against him and he will be produced in a local court later today,” he said.
The accused is a resident of Malda district, the officer said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.
