Udupi: The body of Praveen Belchada, who had gone missing 10 days ago from Nejaru of Kemmannu, was found on the banks of Kamabalagadde stream at Handadi in Brahmavar here on Thursday October 27. Ishwar Malpe has pulled the body out of the stream.

Praveen had gone missing along with his scooter on the night of October 18. A complaint in this regard was lodged at Malpe Police Station. He had written a death note and left it at home before he went missing. Praveen’s scooter was found near Brahmavar bridge a few days ago.

A team of divers led by Ishwar Malpe with the help of fire brigade and police, had launched a search operation in the river for Praveen. However, Praveen’s body was not found. Now the team has been successful in finding the body, finally.