Udupi: Govardhan, a driver went missing after a hired car from Bejai Bus Stand was found abandoned by strangers at the main gate of Suzlon Energy Ltd., near Padubidri on Friday, August 26. The car was to reach Karkala.
Govardhan (24) had told his elder brother Hemant before he left with the strangers to Karkala, around 10 PM on Thursday over phone.
Another car had appeared where the hired car was found abandoned. A scuffle must have taken place between the driver Govardhan and his hires. Tell-tale signs like chilli powder, damaged knobs and headlights hanging footwear’s of the driver, were seen all over.
Seat covers and floor mats went missing in the damaged car. Govardhan had disappeared. Hemant went in search of him. Local police are investigating the case with Sniffer dogs.