India, March 31 -- A packet of processed human bones was discovered on Saturday night near a residential compound in Kumpala area of Karnataka's Mangaluru.

The discovery has prompted swift action from the police. The bones were recovered following a tip-off from a local resident, PTI reported.

It all came to light when a young man, searching the area for a rented costume he had lost after a performance at a local organisation's event, stumbled upon a packet of processed human bones and alerted police. His unexpected find also drew the attention of curious residents.

The lab-processed nature of the bones has raised questions regarding their origin and intended use.

Police have launched an investigation to gather further details and det...