Search Underway for Missing Kerala Student in Karnataka's Chandradrona Hills
After techie, Kerala student goes missing in Karnataka’s Chandradrona Hills; search op underway
The Indian Express
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A 16-year-old student from Kerala, Sreenandana, has gone missing while on a group tour in the Chandradrona hill ranges of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. A large-scale search operation involving over 50 personnel and drones is currently underway after initial attempts failed due to challenging terrain and poor visibility.
- 01Sreenandana, a Class 10 student from Kerala, went missing on a group tour in Chandradrona hills.
- 02Initial search efforts were hampered by dense fog and challenging terrain.
- 03The search operation has resumed with over 50 personnel and the use of drones.
- 04This incident follows another missing case in Kodagu district involving a woman from Kerala.
- 05Local BJP units have raised concerns regarding the circumstances of the previous case.
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Sreenandana, a 16-year-old student from Kerala, went missing on Tuesday evening while on a group tour in the Chandradrona hill ranges of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. The group, which consisted of 40 members, including her parents, reported her missing as darkness fell. Initial search efforts by her companions were unsuccessful, prompting them to alert the police. A night-long search operation involving over 30 personnel from the Forest Department and Fire and Emergency Services was launched but had to be suspended due to dense fog and poor visibility. The operation resumed on Wednesday morning with over 50 personnel and the use of drones to cover difficult terrain. Authorities are prioritizing the search for Sreenandana. This incident comes shortly after another missing case in Kodagu district, where a woman from Kerala was found after three days. The local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the previous case, calling for a detailed investigation.
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The ongoing search operation raises concerns about safety in trekking areas, impacting local tourism and community awareness.
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