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The body of Abhishek Alva, the son of renowned Kambala organiser and businessman Naveen Chandra Alva, was discovered on the riverbank in Bappanadu village of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka. Abhishek Alva, aged 29, was found deceased on the banks of the Shambhavi river, prompting suspicions of suicide. He had gone missing on the night of November 5, and it is suspected that he may have jumped into the river, taking his own life. The incident has deeply shocked and saddened the local community. Abhishek’s car was located parked near the Mulki Bappanadu bridge at around 10 pm on November 5, with his personal belongings inside. This discovery caused great concern for his family, who subsequently filed a police complaint. A missing person case was registered at Padubidri police station. Following this, police, locals, and fire department personnel commenced a search of the river. Abhishek’s body was later found on the banks of the Shambhavi river near Bappanadu. Locals spotted the body floating in the river and alerted the police, who then took possession of the body. A case has been registered at Mulki police station, and an investigation is currently underway, with suicide being suspected. Abhishek was a young businessman who had been successfully managing his father’s business. The Alva family is well-known in the coastal region for organising Kambala events and actively participating in cultural programmes. Abhishek was popular among the youth and was respected in the local community. The exact reason behind the suspected suicide remains unknown. While the family has not commented on any pressures he may have faced, police are gathering evidence and questioning individuals related to the case. The Alva family is deeply saddened by this incident, and locals and friends are remembering Abhishek and expressing their condolences. Police are examining the post-mortem report, CCTV footage, witness statements, and mobile records to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking outcome. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata)
