A man in the age group of 30-35 years was found murdered near Bhanpur Bridge under Chhola Mandir police station area on Monday. According to the police, a body was found at around 12.30 pm near railway tracks near Bhanpur Bridge. Police were informed after the locals spotted the body and on the receipt of the information, a police team reached the spot and started the investigation.
Investigating Officer ASI Swamideen Vaidya said that the deceased was smashed to death and the forensic investigation suggested that the deceased was probably killed on Sunday night. In the initial investigation, nothing was recovered from the body or the spot which could establish his identity. The face was distorted completed with the aim to hide the identity of the victim.
He further added that a tattoo was found on his left hand and no other identification mark was found. The tattoo would not be of any help in establishing the identity of the deceased as it is a pictorial tattoo without any name. The clothes on deceased’s body suggest that he belongs to middle income group family.
The nearby police stations have been informed regarding the death and to check any missing complaint, which could help in establishing the identity of the deceased. Post-mortem report is awaited, which could help to reveal that the deceased was smashed to death or his face was smashed after the death. After the preliminary investigation, the body was sent for the post-mortem. The police have registered a case under section 302 of the IPC and have started further investigation.