Mangaluru (K'taka), Jan 30 (PTI) The body of an unidentified man was found in a decomposed state in Nethravati river in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, police said.

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He was wearing a lungi and a T-shirt. A wristwatch was also found on the body, the police said.

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It is suspected that the person must have fallen into the river three days ago, they said.

Social worker Prem Prakash D'Souza brought the body ashore.

Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

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