Muzaffarnagar, Oct 12 (PTI) A 55-year-old doctor went missing after jumping into the Ganga canal here, police said Tuesday.

Adarsh Kumar, a resident of Gandhi colony that falls under Bhopa police station, allegedly attempted suicide on Monday by jumping into the canal, they said.

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His scooter was found parked near the canal, they added.

According to Kumar's family, he was worried about a dispute with his his son-in- law.

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Police said a search operation was on.

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