'Searched for suicide spots': Mystery deepens over Bengaluru techie missing ahead of wedding
Search operations are underway for a missing Bengaluru tech professional near Shivagange Hill after drones identified a potential body. Police are investigating multiple leads, including evidence of suicide-related searches on the individual's laptop.
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The case highlights the intersection of mental health, digital forensics, and search-and-rescue operations in urban environments.
BENGALURU: Search operations for 31-year-old cyber security professional Advait Upadhyay resumed on Wednesday, with nearly 100 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Forest Department and police scouring the treacherous slopes of Shivagange Hill in Nelamangala taluk.Drone spots possible bodyThe operation took a crucial turn after high-resolution drones spotted what appeared to be a body trapped amid dense vegetation at the base of Shantala Drop, a notoriously steep and dangerous cliff point on the hill.Police deployed specialised body-found metal detectors from the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate along with drones to help teams navigate the difficult terrain.Advait went missing after solo trekAdvait, an IIT graduate residing in Kadugodi with his fiancée Prapti Chauhan, went missing on Friday after setting out on a solo trek. He had informed Chauhan about his trekking plan before leaving.
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