LUDHIANA: The city was shaken by a tragic discovery on Tuesday when the body of a young man, who had been missing for two days, was found abandoned on a roadside in the Dhandari area. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Sahil Kumar, a resident of New Kundan Puri.
The grim discovery was made by early morning commuters who noticed the body near the railway tracks and immediately alerted the Dhandari police. Authorities rushed to the scene and began preliminary investigations.
Two-Day Search Ends in Tragedy
Sahil Kumar had been missing since Sunday evening, according to family members who had filed a missing person report. His sudden disappearance had prompted an intensive search operation by both family and local police.
"The body was found in suspicious circumstances," stated a police official from Dhandari police station. "We have registered a case and initiated a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of death and circumstances leading to this tragedy."
Community in Mourning
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing outrage and concern over the rising incidents of crime in the area. Neighbors and friends described Sahil as a quiet, well-mannered young man with no known enemies.
Forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene, and the body has been sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police are examining all possible angles, including personal enmity and foul play.
Police Assure Swift Action
Local authorities have assured the family and community that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation. "We are pursuing all leads and will ensure that justice is served," the police official emphasized.
The tragic incident has highlighted concerns about public safety in the area, with residents calling for increased police patrols and better security measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
