Police recovered the body of a 30-year-old man near Vikol on the Nagun-Suwakholi motor road in Tehri district on Saturday, 5 days after his family reported him missing. The deceased was identified as Vipin from Nagani village in Chinyalisaur.

The recovery took place within the jurisdiction of Chham police station. Officers from Chham and Dharasu police stations reached the location and took the body into custody for legal proceedings.

Missing-person report and recovery

According to Chham Sub-Inspector Deepak Rawat, Vipin, son of Ramdas, disappeared on the afternoon of 29 September. His family searched for him but could not locate him. A missing-person report was registered at Dharasu police station in Uttarkashi on 2 October.

Family members told police that Vipin had left home with a friend on 29 September afternoon. His body was later found below the roadside near Vikol along the Nagun-Suwakholi route.

Police completed the inquest proceedings and sent the body for -mortem examination. The examination is expected to establish the cause of death. Investigators will also examine other aspects of the case before taking further action according to procedure.

Investigation underway

The current information does not establish how Vipin died. Police are awaiting -mortem findings and continuing their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death.

Conclusion

Vipin’s body was found near Vikol after 5 days of being missing. -mortem report and the ongoing police investigation will determine the next steps in the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was Vipin’s body found?

The body was found near Vikol, beside the Nagun-Suwakholi motor road in the Chham police station area of Tehri district.

Q. Who was Vipin?

Vipin was a 30-year-old resident of Nagani village in Chinyalisaur and the son of Ramdas.

Q. When did Vipin go missing?

He went missing on the afternoon of 29 September after leaving home with a friend.

Q. Where was the missing-person report registered?

The report was registered at Dharasu police station in Uttarkashi on 2 October.

Q. What has police done with the body?

Police completed the inquest proceedings and sent the body for -mortem examination.

Q. Is the cause of death known?

The cause of death has not been established. Police are awaiting -mortem findings.