Teenager Found Dead in Well Near Mangaluru Home
A 15-year-old boy was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Belthangady taluk near Mangaluru on Tuesday. The incident has shocked the local community and prompted a police investigation.
Boy Leaves Home for Temple Visit
Sumanth, the teenager, left his home early in the morning at around 5 am. He planned to visit a temple as part of his weekly routine. Family members said he regularly went to the temple every week.
When Sumanth did not return home, his family and local residents grew concerned. They started searching for him in the surrounding areas.
Body Discovered in Nearby Well
The search led to a grim discovery. Locals found Sumanth's body inside a well located just 500 meters away from his house. The well is situated in the Gerukatte area of Belthangady taluk.
Police officials arrived at the scene quickly. They noticed blood stains in the nearby area. Injury marks were also visible on the boy's body.
Police Launch Investigation
Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Arun K confirmed the details. He stated that police initially registered a missing person case when the boy was reported absent.
The investigation has now shifted focus to determine the cause of death. Police will conduct a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
Postmortem to Reveal Crucial Details
A postmortem examination will be performed on the body. This medical procedure aims to ascertain the exact cause of death.
Only the postmortem report will clarify how the injury marks appeared on Sumanth's body. Police emphasized that the actual cause of death will be determined after this examination and further investigation.
The community remains in shock as authorities work to uncover the truth behind this mysterious death.
