RAMANAGARA: A youth, who was missing for four days after he had gone on a trek to Savanadurga hills in the district, was found dead after a search operation that lasted about 100 hours. The deceased was identified as Gagandeep Singh, hailing from Uttar Pradesh.
Last Sunday, Gagandeep Singh had gone on a trek along with a friend, but had gone missing. His mobile phone was also switched off. The friend returned and approached the Magadi police for help.
The police and forest staff, along with a team of the SDRF, launched a search using drones with thermal imaging cameras and a dog squad. Gagandeep’s body was finally found on Thursday after a 100-hour search. Police said he may have lost his footing and had slipped into a ravine.
Gagandeep’s family has been notified and the police have taken up further investigation after registering a case.