Forest watcher missing near Virajpet, Forest Department launches search

MADIKERI: A forest watcher who was on duty in the Makutta range in Virajpet taluk has been reported missing since Friday. It is suspected that he may have slipped into a river and died.

Pavan (23) hails from Balele in Ponnampet taluk. The Forest Department staff have launched a search operation to trace Pavan.