Man's body found in Kerwa river in Kolar

BHOPAL: Body of a 39-year-old man was found in Kerwa River in Kolar locality on Saturday. A poison bottle was found beside the body. Police suspected that he might have consumed it. No injuries were spotted on his body. Incident would get clear as the investigation proceeds.

Investigating officer ASI Pritam Singh said that the deceased was identified as Amritanshu. He resided with his family in Misrod.

ASI Singh said that on Saturday around 4 pm, when a villagre had gone to graze cattle, he found his body on rocks in the middle of the river.

Subsequently, he alerted cops and a team of Kolar, Ratibad and Misrod police rushed to the spot. His car was found parked, a few meters away from the spot. The reason that led to the incident was not ascertained yet. The statement of the grieved family was not recorded. A case was registered at Kolar police station on Saturday and further investigations are underway. tnn