Police are investigating the suspected murder of a 40-year-old labourer whose body was found in the Manduwala forest area of Dehradun’s Premnagar police station limits on Saturday evening. The deceased, identified as Madan, had several injuries on his body, including wounds around the neck.
Madan was originally from Bihar and had been working as a labourer in Dehradun for several years. He lived with his family in a rented house in Manduwala, according to the police account.
Family began search after he went missing
Police said Madan had been missing since late Friday night. When he did not return home, his family began looking for him with help from local residents.
The search later extended to nearby forest areas. Madan’s body was found there by the family and police, after which the matter was reported to the authorities.
Forensic team examines scene
Personnel from Premnagar police station reached the location after receiving the information. A forensic science team also inspected the site and collected evidence for the investigation.
Officials found multiple injury marks on Madan’s body. Injuries were also visible around his neck. Police are examining what type of weapon may have been used in the incident.
The nature of the injuries has led police to treat the death as a suspected killing. However, the investigation is continuing, and the circumstances surrounding Madan’s death have not yet been fully established.
Police assess possible involvement
SP City Shekhar Chand Suyal said investigators were examining all aspects of the case. Police are also checking whether one person or more than one person may have been involved.
Investigators are questioning family members and gathering additional evidence from the forest and surrounding area. Police have taken the family’s complaint and begun the process of registering a case.
Suyal said the police were working to clarify the incident and identify those responsible. No arrest was reported in the available information.
Conclusion
The investigation centres on Madan’s disappearance, the injuries found on his body and evidence collected from the Manduwala forest. Police are continuing inquiries before establishing the full sequence of events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was Madan’s body found?
The body was recovered from a forest in Manduwala, within the area of Dehradun’s Premnagar police station.
Q. Who was Madan?
Madan was a 40-year-old labourer originally from Bihar who had worked in Dehradun for several years.
Q. When did Madan go missing?
Police said he had been missing since late Friday night.
Q. What injuries were reported?
Police found several injury marks on his body, including injuries around his neck.
Q. Has police confirmed the weapon used?
No. Investigators are still examining what type of weapon may have been used.
Q. Are arrests reported in the case?
No arrest was reported in the available information.
Q. What are investigators examining?
Police are questioning family members, collecting evidence and checking whether one person or more than one person was involved.
