Mystery deepens over missing Bengaluru techie as drone spots 'body' on hill
Search operations are underway for a missing cybersecurity professional in Bengaluru after drones spotted a potential body on a cliff. Adverse weather conditions have hampered rescue efforts to verify the sighting.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks associated with solo trekking and the role of modern technology in search and rescue operations.
BENGALURU: The search for 31-year-old cybersecurity professional Advait Upadhyay entered its fourth day Monday, with nearly 100 personnel from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), forest department and police scouring the treacherous slopes of Shivagange Hills in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district.The operation took a crucial turn after high-resolution drones deployed by search teams captured what appeared to be a body trapped amid dense vegetation at the base of Shantala Drop, one of the steepest and most dangerous cliff points on Shivagange.However, persistent rain, slippery rocks and the treacherous terrain prevented rescue personnel from reaching the location to verify the sighting.Advait, an IIT graduate residing in Kadugodi, went missing Friday after setting out on a solo trek to Shivagange.His disappearance initially puzzled investigators after his rented motorcycle was found…
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