Ghaziabad: An unidentified man’s body was found at an isolated plot in Ghaziabad’s Shalimar Garden area on Saturday night in a decomposed condition, police said on Sunday.
It was partially submerged in the water. Initially, it was suspected to be a headless body since only lower part was visible. But after retrieving it from water, the head was found intact.
A ragpicker noticed the body around 9.30pm on Saturday in an isolated plot in Shalimar Garden area, according to the police.
Official said the ragpicker alerted locals before the police were informed on emergency helpline. “The man was wearing a T-shirt and pants, and no documents were recovered from his possession,” said Avadhesh Tripathi, station house officer (SHO), Shalimar Garden. Police said the exact cause of death would be ascertained after the autopsy report. Official said, the body was sent for autopsy. “According to Sahil’s family members, he was a drug addict. Preliminary investigation suggests that he may have fallen into the drain while intoxicated and drowned,” the Noida police said in a statement. Officials said a probe is underway.
“We have circulated photographs and details of the body’s appearance to all police stations in the district and neighbouring districts to identify the man.
Locals have also been informed to help with the identification,” the SHO said, adding that a case would be registered following the investigation.
