Karnataka IAS Officer Reported Missing Returns Home, NDTV Reports

An Indian Administrative Service officer from Karnataka, whose disappearance was reported yesterday, turned up at his residence today, NDTV said. The officer's sudden absence had prompted a brief search effort by local authorities and colleagues, though details of the circumstances were not disclosed. Officials confirmed that the officer is safe and has returned home, but have not provided further information about the reasons for his brief disappearance. No statement from the officer or his family has been released as of now.