Tumakuru: A man was washed away in a stream near Palavalli in Tumakuru Taluk at around 5.00 pm on Sunday October 16.

The missing person has been identified as Gangadhar (38), a resident of Kenchaganahalli in the Taluk. He was on his way to Palavalli Village from Kenchaganahalli through Palavalli Thanda on foot when he was swept away by the rushing water on the road.

The Pavagada Fire Brigade has launched a search operation.