Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Young Businessman, Son of Noted Kambala Organizer, Found Dead on Karnataka Riverbank
A young businessman named Abhishek Alva, who was the son of a famous organizer of a local sport called Kambala, was found dead.
He had gone missing a couple of days before.
People think he might have jumped into a river near his home because his car was found empty by the side of the road.
His body was later found in the river.
Abhishek was 29 years old and was helping his father with the family business.
The police are looking into why this happened and are asking people questions.
His family and the community are very sad about his death.
The body of 29-year-old businessman Abhishek Alva was found on the Shambhavi riverbank in Karnataka.
Abhishek, son of renowned Kambala organizer Naveen Chandra Alva, had been missing since the night of November 5.
His car was discovered near the Mulki Bappanadu bridge with his belongings, prompting a missing person report.
Police, locals, and the fire department searched the river, and his body was later found by locals.
Investigators are examining the post-mortem report, CCTV footage, and witness statements, suspecting suicide.
- Who
- Abhishek Alva, a 29-year-old businessman and son of a noted Kambala organizer.
- What
- His body was found on the banks of the Shambhavi river, with initial suspicions pointing towards suicide.
- When
- He went missing on the night of November 5, and his body was discovered on the riverbank.
- Where
- Bappanadu village in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The exact reason for his suspected suicide is unknown. Police are investigating.
- Deceased
- Abhishek Alva
- Age
- 29
- Father
- Naveen Chandra Alva (Kambala Organizer and Businessman)
- Location of Discovery
- Shambhavi riverbank, Bappanadu village, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
- Date of Disappearance
- Night of November 5
- Vehicle Found
- Car parked near Mulki Bappanadu bridge with personal belongings
- Police Station Involved
- Mulki Police Station