Vishnu Kumar, a 25-year-old trainee with the 46th Battalion PAC in Rudrapur, was found dead inside the PAC campus on Sunday morning. His death on Diwali has prompted a police investigation, while the exact cause remains undetermined.
Kumar had been undergoing training at the battalion for the past 6 months. His family has described the death as suspicious and said there were marks on his body that appeared to have been caused by a sharp weapon. These marks have not yet been established as the cause of death.
Police investigation underway
After receiving information, Pantnagar police reached the campus and inspected the scene. Police completed the inquest proceedings and sent the body for mortem examination.
mortem report and the wider investigation are expected to clarify how Kumar died. Police are also questioning his colleagues and examining the circumstances surrounding the death. Officials have said the correct cause will be known only after the investigation is completed.
Family seeks clarity
Kumar’s father, Harish Ram, lives in Haridwar. He said his son had remained at the 46th Battalion PAC for training and could not return home for Diwali because of his duties.
According to his father, Kumar spoke with him by phone late on Saturday evening. The conversation appeared normal, and no problem was reported during the call.
Harish Ram said he considered the death suspicious and would be able to understand the situation more clearly after reaching Rudrapur and seeing the body. The family’s concern about the alleged injury marks is now part of the circumstances being examined by police.
No final conclusion has been announced about whether the death resulted from an injury or another cause. The available information establishes that Kumar was found dead at the PAC campus, but the circumstances leading to his death remain under investigation.
Conclusion
The death of trainee PAC personnel Vishnu Kumar remains under investigation in Rudrapur. Police have sent the body for mortem, questioned colleagues and are awaiting the report before determining the cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was found dead in Rudrapur?
Vishnu Kumar, aged 25, was found dead at the 46th Battalion PAC campus.
Q. When was the body found?
The body was found on Sunday morning, on Diwali.
Q. How long had Kumar been training with the PAC?
He had been living at the 46th Battalion PAC and undergoing training for 6 months.
Q. What has Kumar’s family alleged?
The family has said that marks appearing to be caused by a sharp weapon were visible on his body and has described the death as suspicious.
Q. What steps have police taken?
Pantnagar police inspected the scene, completed the inquest proceedings, sent the body for mortem and questioned Kumar’s colleagues.
Q. What will establish the cause of death?
The cause is expected to be clarified by mortem report and the police investigation.
