Missing scientist Subbanna Ayyappan found dead in Cauvery river near Karnataka ashram
Akriti Anand
Published 13 May 2025, 08:31 AM IST
Renowned agricultural scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan (70), who was missing was found dead, his body found in the Cauvery river near Sai Ashram in Srirangapatna, ANI reported.
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