Shivamogga: A search and rescue operation has been launched after a local businessman from Sagara was reported missing. Fire and Emergency Services personnel and Police officers began the operations on Saturday January 22 near Sharavathi backwaters.

The man has been identified as Prakash, owner of Prakash Travels. He has been missing from night of Friday January 21.

His belongings has been found near the Pattaguppe bridge of Hosanagara Taluk of the District.