B.M. Mumtaz Ali, a prominent businessman, social and religious leader, and brother of former MLA Mohiuddin Bava, has been reported missing in Panambur, Karnataka. His car was discovered abandoned on the Kuloor bridge, with visible damage suggesting a possible accident.
Rescue teams from the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to search the Kuloor River, where Mr. Ali is believed to have gone missing. According to Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, Mr. Ali left his house around 3 AM and was last seen at various locations in the city.
The police suspect that his car may have been involved in an accident near the bridge, leading to his disappearance. His daughter reported the matter to the police after he failed to return home.
The police are investigating the incident thoroughly, with the FSL team examining the car and accident site for clues. While the exact cause of the disappearance remains unclear at this stage, the police suspect that Mr. Ali may have jumped from the bridge.
Several police officials, including Mangaluru North Division DCP Manoj Kumar and officers from Panambur, Surathkal, and Kavoor police stations, are on the scene overseeing the search operations.
