Police in Dehradun are investigating the suspected murder of Madan after his body was found in a ravine near the Dared river in Manduwala. Investigators believe someone known to him may have planned the attack and taken him to the isolated spot.

Madan had reportedly been missing since the previous day. On Saturday, police received information about a body lying beside the Dared river near the forest area close to Dolphin College. A police team reached the location and brought the body out of the ravine.

The examination found puncture wounds on his neck that appeared to have been caused by a knife. Police also reported injuries on his body. These findings have led investigators to suspect that Madan may have been assaulted before being thrown into the ravine.

Police examine possible sequence of events

Investigators are examining whether Madan was taken to the secluded location on a pretext rather than attacked there without warning. The circumstances have strengthened the suspicion that the incident may have involved planning.

Police have not announced a final motive or identified anyone as responsible. Evidence collected at the scene has been secured by forensic and field teams for examination.

The investigation includes checking Madan’s mobile phone, his last location and the people who remained in contact with him before his disappearance. Police are also trying to establish who was with him when he was last seen.

Wife’s absence becomes part of inquiry

Madan’s wife, Meena, has been missing since the incident. Police are searching for her and have collected important leads concerning her whereabouts. Her absence is being treated as a significant part of the inquiry, although investigators have not reached a conclusion about her involvement.

Madan was originally from Saharsa in Bihar and was about 38 years old. He had lived in Dehradun with his family for several years and stayed in a rented house in Manduwala with Meena and their 2 children.

His daughter is about 14 years old and his son is about 12 years old. Madan worked as a labourer in Dehradun to support the family.

City Superintendent of Police Shekhar Suyal said the reason for the death and the status of those involved could become clear soon. Police are continuing to assess the evidence and trace the people connected with Madan’s final movements.

Conclusion

The Manduwala death investigation remains open, with police examining possible involvement by someone close to Madan, the evidence from the ravine and Meena’s whereabouts. No final conclusion has been announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was Madan’s body found?

Madan’s body was found in a ravine beside the Dared river near the forest area close to Dolphin College in Manduwala.

Q. What injuries were reported?

Police found puncture wounds on his neck that appeared to have been caused by a knife, along with other injuries on his body.

Q. Why do police suspect planning?

Investigators are examining whether Madan was taken to the isolated location on a pretext before the attack.

Q. What is known about Madan’s family?

Madan lived in Manduwala with his wife, Meena, and their 2 children, a daughter about 14 years old and a son about 12 years old.

Q. What are investigators checking?

Police are checking his mobile phone, last location, contacts, final known movements and evidence collected from the scene.

Q. What has police said about the next step?

City Superintendent of Police Shekhar Suyal said the reason for the death and the status of those involved could become clear soon.