Coimbatore: The body of a 27-year-old man was discovered in a roadside drainage channel near the Syrian Church on Brooke Bond Road in the city on Monday. The deceased has been identified as B Abuthagir Bhasha, a resident of TK Street near RS Puram. He worked as a driver and was also involved in the finance business.
Missing Person Complaint
His wife, Fathima, aged 45, had filed a missing person complaint on Sunday. In her complaint, she stated that Abuthagir left home around 5pm on Friday and did not return. The family searched for him on Saturday but could not locate him. His mobile phone was switched off when they attempted to contact him.
Police Investigation
The RS Puram police registered a missing person case and began an investigation. Meanwhile, police received information about a man's body in a drain near the Syrian Church. Upon reaching the spot, they found the body in a half-burnt state with cut injuries to the abdomen.
Police later identified the body as that of Abuthagir. His family also confirmed his identity. The police have altered the case to murder and intensified the investigation to trace the killers.
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About the Author: Tysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India in Coimbatore. As a crime reporter, he covers crime trends, defence, and the railways. He holds a master's degree in journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. In addition to crime reporting, he also writes on sports and has a background as a professional cricket player.
