Dehradun – A body was recovered from a drain in the Chandrabani area of Dehradun on Thursday, triggering a police investigation. Officials reached the spot soon after receiving information and secured the area for examination. The identity of the deceased had not been established at the time of filing this report.
Police officials said preliminary inspection is underway and forensic teams may be called if required. The condition of the body and surrounding circumstances have raised suspicions of possible foul play, though authorities have not confirmed the cause of death. The body is expected to be sent for post-mortem to ascertain further details.
This incident marks the second serious crime reported in Dehradun on the same day. Earlier in the morning, a young man was shot dead while stepping out of a gym in another part of the city. The back-to-back incidents have raised concerns about public safety in the state capital.
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While police have intensified investigation in both cases, questions remain regarding surveillance and preventive policing in sensitive zones. Authorities have urged residents to avoid speculation and cooperate with the investigation. Further updates are awaited as identification efforts continue.
