Headless body found in well in Karnataka

The body was found in a well belonging to Suresh Ashtekar, a former taluk panchayat member

July 05, 2022 12:25 pm | Updated 12:26 pm IST - belagavi

A file photo of an open well.

A file photo of an open well. | Photo Credit: For representation only

Residents of Mutaga in Belagavi district of Karnataka were shocked to find a headless body floating in an open well on July 5

The body was found in a well belonging to Suresh Ashtekar, a former taluk panchayat member. He has told the police that he has no idea how the body ended up in his well. A steel trunk too was found in the well.

Police Inspector Mahantesh Basapur and Sub-inspector Lakshman Karigoudar visited the spot.

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