New Delhi: Delhi Police reported the recovery of a completely charred male body in the Samaypur Badli area of the national capital on Tuesday. Officials are currently working to ascertain the identity of the deceased.
The police received a PCR call at 6:31 AM regarding the discovery of the burnt body near Bada Khera Nahar Wala Road. Upon arrival, a team found the body in a severely burned condition.
During the inspection of the crime scene, investigators recovered a plastic bottle with a petrol-like odor and a matchbox. The body was found wrapped in wire and some clothing, raising further concerns about the circumstances of the death.
A senior police officer confirmed that CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being reviewed in an effort to identify the victim. The crime scene was thoroughly examined by both the crime team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team.
An FIR has been registered under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Indian Penal Code at the Samaypur Badli police station, and the investigation is currently ongoing. Further updates are awaited as authorities continue their inquiries.