A prominent businessman from Mangaluru, 52-year-old BM Mumtaz Ali, has reportedly gone missing under mysterious circumstances. The incident came to light after Ali sent a distress message to his family, which raised immediate concerns about his well-being. Following the receipt of the message, his family tried to reach him but to no avail, leading to an escalation of their worries and a formal report to the authorities.

The situation took a grim turn when Ali’s car, a BMW, was discovered in a damaged state on the Kulur bridge — an area now central to the ongoing investigations. The discovery of the vehicle in such condition has intensified speculations and concerns regarding his safety.

In response to his sudden disappearance, local authorities, including the police and the Coast Guard, have initiated a thorough search operation. The focus of their efforts has been the nearby Phalguni river, under the assumption that he might have ended up in the river under unknown circumstances. The search teams are combing through the river and its banks, employing divers and boats to ensure a comprehensive search.

The local community and Ali’s family are holding onto hope for his safe return, awaiting any news from the ongoing efforts of the search teams. The police have urged anyone with information regarding BM Mumtaz Ali’s whereabouts or any relevant details leading up to his disappearance to come forward to assist in the investigation. As of now, the reasons behind his sudden disappearance remain unclear, and the authorities are exploring all possible angles to this unsettling development.