CCD owner dead, body found in Netravati River

MANGALURU: After a massive search operation that went on for almost 36 hours, CCD Owner VG Siddhartha's body was finally recovered from the Netravati River near Mangaluru. The body was found early on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Mangaluru city police.

Mangaluru Police Commissioner (city) Sandeep Patil said, "The body was found floating near Hoige Bazar at around 6.30am. The next process will go as per law and family members have been informed."

The coffee baron's body is being shifted to Wenlock Hospital where a post-mortem is scheduled. His last rites will be performed in Chikkamagaluru.