The missing Hosakote Taluk Health Officer Dr Manjunath was found in Hirisave, on Friday, and Hirisave police have taken him into custody.
Manjunath had gone missing days after he raided a private hospital and seized Rs 10 lakh worth medicines stored and sold illegally. The family had lodged a missing complaint with the police.
Police, who received information that he was travelling from Hassan side, on national highway 75, intercepted the vehicle near Hassan-Mandya border toll. They informed the higher officials, and later handed him over to Tumakuru district police.
When contacted, Sub-inspector Srinivas said he has no information as the probe is being conducted at the police station where a case has been registered .
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