Bhopal: The decomposed body of a 37-year-old man who had been missing since May 24 was discovered in bushes near a culvert on Gyarah Meel Bypass, Jhagariya, under Katara Hills police station limits on Friday night.
Identification of the Deceased
Police identified the deceased as Rajesh Rai, a resident of Satlapur, Mandideep. He worked with a private company and performed night duty as a security guard at a colony in Misrod.
Circumstances of Disappearance
According to Katara Hills SHO Sunil Dubey, Rajesh left home on his scooter around 7 pm on May 24 but never returned. His family lodged a missing complaint at Satlapur police station.
Recovery of the Body
A police team recovered the body after locals reported it lying near a culvert beyond a private university on the road to Bilkhiria. The clothes were torn, and the body appeared to have been exposed for 4-5 days. Identity documents and Rajesh’s last attendance marked at the colony were found at the spot.
Post-Mortem Findings
The short post-mortem report noted ante-mortem injuries caused by a hard, blunt object. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after the detailed autopsy report. Police have not ruled out foul play and are probing all angles, including murder and road accident.
Suspicious Circumstances
Locals reported that a scooter was parked near the spot for two days before disappearing. Police suspect it was stolen and the phone kept in the dickey was switched off, halting location updates. The last location of Rajesh’s mobile was traced to the recovery site.
Ongoing Investigation
Police are also examining his personal relationships and other angles. Further probe is underway.
