Goa, Sept. 15 -- A day after he was reported missing, the body of 46-year-old Sushil Prabhudesai from Assolda was recovered near the Zuari Bridge on Monday morning.

On Sunday, concerns were raised after his two-wheeler and slippers were found abandoned close to the bridge, leading to fears that he may have either jumped into the river or walked away from the spot. Following this, Quepem Police registered a missing person case and launched an intensive search in the surrounding areas.

Investigators had traced his mobile phone location to the same vicinity, further narrowing down the search. The discovery of his body has now confirmed the worst fears.

Police are continuing their probe to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to his d...