Sat Jul 05 12:50:12 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Karnataka Forest Guard Found Dead After Four Days Missing**
Shivamogga, July 5, 2025 – A 33-year-old forest guard, Sharath, working for the Karnataka Forest Development Corporation, was discovered dead in the Nilgiri plantation near Sakharayapatna in Kadur taluk on Friday. Sharath, a native of Kodagu, had been missing for four days. His vehicle and clothing were found abandoned at the location earlier this week. The Sakharayapatna police have registered an unnatural death report and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. This incident raises concerns regarding the safety of forest personnel operating in the region.
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