Parveez Dharwad, 34,
Gadag : Parveez Dharwad, 34, assistant executive engineer (AEE) with Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Lid (KRIDL), who went missing after reportedly leaving behind a death note over the non-release of govt funds, has been traced to Mumbai. He will subsequently be questioned to ascertain the reasons behind his disappearance and establish where he had been staying during the past 40 days. officials in rural development and panchayat raj department in Bengaluru have confirmed the breatkthrough While Gadag SP Mithun HN was unavailable for comment.
The case had drawn considerable attention across Karnataka after Parveez Dharwad reportedly left behind a death note before going missing. Taking the matter seriously, police had formed five separate teams to trace him. Searches were conducted at several locations, including Bengaluru, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and Miraj in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh. However, the police had been unable to establish his whereabouts ealier. After bringing him to Gadag, police are expected to question Dharwad about the circumstances that led to his disappearance, the people he was in contact with during the period, and how he reached Mumbai. Further details are expected to emerge following police questioning.
Police have taken the officer into custody and are likely to bring him to Gadag on Saturday.