Mangalore: Man found dead in well, murder suspected
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Feb 9: In another case of suspected murder, a man was found dead in a well at a house near Barabail opposite KSRTC depot in Kuntikan here on Sunday February 9.
The deceased has been identified as Antony Pinto (49), a resident of the same area.
It is said that Antony went missing after dinner on Saturday February 8 at around 10 pm. The family searched for him but he could not be found.
On Sunday morning, his body was found in a well at a neighbouring house.
Injury marks on the body indicated that he might have been stabbed with a knife. Blood stains were also found at the spot.
The fire service was called and the body was lifted out of the well.
Antony was living with his wife and two daughters.
Urwa police arrived at the spot and registered a case.