KATTAPPANA: The body of the man, who went missing five days ago, has been found in a pond behind his house. The body is that of K N Jiji (49) of Kunnumpuram, who went missing five days ago. The body of days old was recovered from the pond in Kairalipadi, 28th ward of Kattappana Municipality.

He has been missing since last Friday. His relatives then lodged a complaint with the Kattappana police. The body was found this morning in the pond at the back of his house while the investigation was proceeding. The body has been shifted to Idukki medical college for post-mortem. Kattappana police have taken further steps. He leaves behind his wife Rohini and children Jithin and Jithu. Rohini and her elder son Jithin are in Abu Dhabi.