Padma Shri awardee Subbanna Ayyappan found dead

ANI May 13, 2025 269 views

Padma Shri awardee Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan was found dead in Karnataka’s Cauvery river after being missing for nearly a week. The renowned agricultural scientist’s scooter was discovered on the riverbank, raising suspicions. Ayyappan, a key figure in India’s Blue Revolution, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2022. Police are investigating the cause of death while his family mourns the tragic loss.

"Preliminary enquiry suggests he might have jumped into the river, but only a proper investigation can confirm the cause." – Srirangapatna Police
Srirangapatna, May 13: Renowned agricultural scientist and Padma Shri awardee Dr Subbanna Ayyappan (70), who had been missing, was found dead as per police officials who said that his body was found in the Cauvery river near Sai Ashram in Srirangapatna in Karnataka.

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Ayyappan was missing since May 7

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Body found near Sai Ashram in Cauvery river

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Scooter recovered from river bank

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Instrumental in India’s Blue Revolution

Ayyappan lived with his wife in the Vishweshwara Nagar industrial area of Mysuru and was missing from home since May 7. His wife and two daughters survive him.

The Srirangapatna police have registered a case and started an investigation about the reason for the death.

The police received information about the sighting of an unidentified body in the river on Saturday evening. When they reached the spot and retrieved the body from the river, the scientist's identity was discovered. Ayyappan's scooter was found on the river bank.

After 3 days, when he didn't return, the family lodged a complaint at the Vidyaranapuram police station in Mysore.

Preliminary enquiry said that he might have jumped in to the river, yet police said proper investigation can only reveal the cause of the death.

Further investigation is underway.

Ayyappan completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Fisheries and held several top positions nationally.

Instrumental in promoting India's Blue Revolution, the Padma Shri awardee helped in boosting the country's agriculture, after which his contributions were recgonised by the government in 2022.

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Rajesh K.
Such tragic news! Dr. Ayyappan was a true gem of Indian agricultural science. His work in fisheries transformed many lives in coastal communities. The government should investigate this thoroughly - a Padma Shri awardee's death under mysterious circumstances raises many questions. 🙏
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear this. As someone from Karnataka, I know how much his Blue Revolution initiatives helped our farmers. The police must leave no stone unturned in this investigation. We owe that much to such a great scientist who gave so much to our nation.
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Arjun S.
Very sad news indeed. But I must say - why did it take 3 days for the family to file a missing complaint? For a senior citizen, especially one of such stature, immediate action should have been taken. Hope the police investigation brings clarity soon.
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Sunita R.
Om Shanti. Dr. Ayyappan's contributions to Indian agriculture will never be forgotten. His work in fisheries science helped put India on the global map. The government should consider naming some agricultural research centers after him as tribute. Such legends deserve to be remembered forever.
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Vikram J.
This is really shocking. Just last year he received Padma Shri and now this tragic end. The police should check all angles - was there any professional rivalry? Health issues? Financial problems? We need answers. Cauvery river has seen too many mysterious deaths lately.
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Meena P.
As an agriculture student, Dr. Ayyappan was my inspiration. His research papers were groundbreaking. So sad that we've lost such a brilliant mind. Hope his family gets justice and proper answers about what really happened. The nation has lost a true scientist today.

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