Yallapur, August 11, 2025 – The body of Rafeek Ibrahim Saab Saiyad (27), one of two brothers swept away by strong currents in Kavalagi stream while fishing on Sunday, was recovered on Monday, August 11. The search continues for his younger brother, Mahmad Haneef Ibrahim Saiyad (25), who remains missing following the tragic incident in Yallapur taluk.
The brothers, residents of Madanasara village, had been fishing in the Bedthi river and were returning when they were caught in the swift waters of Kavalagi stream. Local residents, police, and fire brigade personnel initiated a search operation, locating Rafeek’s body approximately 300 meters from where he was swept away.
The search effort is being led by DYSP Geeta Patil, CPI Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Yallaling Kunnuru and Siddappa Gudi, along with other personnel. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate Haneef, with the community anxiously awaiting updates.
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