Karnataka MSME Director Clarifies He Is Not Missing, Currently in Uttar Pradesh for Father's Health

Bengaluru-based director of Karnataka's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department has publicly clarified that rumours of his disappearance are unfounded. He is presently in Uttar Pradesh, where his father is receiving medical care. The official statement emphasized that the director's travel is solely for family reasons and that he remains reachable via his office contacts. No operational disruptions have been reported within the Karnataka MSME department during his brief absence. Authorities have urged the public to rely on verified information and refrain from spreading unverified claims.